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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGE285

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
SBGE285
Grand SeikoSBGE285
MSRP $8,900

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
SBGE28541mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
SBGE28572h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
SBGE285100m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
SBGE285$8,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
48.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
9R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$8,900

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What people say

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGE285

The Grand Seiko SBGE285 is widely praised for its textured dial, high-intensity titanium case with Zaratsu polishing, and Evolution 9 design, which reviewers consider epitomizes modern Grand Seiko. Owners and reviewers highlight its refined yet sporty appearance and lightweight titanium construction, noting it wears smaller than its 41mm dimensions. The 9R66 Spring Drive movement is lauded for its precision, with accuracy reported at ±1 second per day. One owner notes the watch head shows no wear and there are no scratches on the back of the lugs, indicating excellent overall condition. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGE285 highly for its blend of sophisticated finishing, comfortable wearability, and precise Spring Drive GMT functionality.

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