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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsRolex Explorer II

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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT owners widely praise its exceptional accuracy, often running at or near 0 seconds per day, and its comfortable wearability with subtle design details. The construction quality for the price point, sandwich lume, and anti-magnetic properties are also highlighted. Some owners find the bracelet sizing adjustment slightly awkward, and one noted the lume could be brighter. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT highly for its accuracy and comfortable wearability.

Rolex Explorer II

Owners widely praise the Rolex Explorer II for its high-contrast, legible polar dial and understated, classic toolish aesthetic, with some noting excellent accuracy around +/- 1 second per day. The bracelet is described as incredibly comfortable, and the lume is clean and stunning. However, the 42mm case size is a point of contention, with some finding it too large or flashy, while others appreciate its practical, tool-y nature or consider it a comfortable everyday wear. The bezel is noted as easily scratched, and some dislike the magnified date window for its readability at angles and aesthetic clutter. Availability at authorized dealers varies, with some experiencing long wait times and others finding immediate availability. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Explorer II highly for its legibility and understated tool watch aesthetic, despite some reservations about its size.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Explorer II42mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Explorer II70h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
Explorer II100m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
Explorer II$10,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
Brushed
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
3285
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
70h
Jewels
25
34
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$10,600
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