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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGV245

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
SBGV245
Grand SeikoSBGV245
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
SBGV24540mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
SBGV24540h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
SBGV245200m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
SBGV245$3,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
47.1mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
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
9F82
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$3,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 SBGV245

Grand Seiko SBGV245 owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing with mixed polishing and brushing, faceted indices, sharp hands, and matte dial, noting its robust tool-watch specifications including 200m water resistance, anti-magnetism, and Lumibrite. The 9F82 quartz movement is lauded for its precision, accurate to +/- 10 seconds per year, offering a refined, set-it-and-forget-it experience with carefree maintenance. Some owners report the Zaratsu polished surfaces and sharp bezel are prone to dings and scratches, and one notes the second hand does not perfectly align with the markers. This JDM-exclusive Grand Seiko SBGV245 is rarely available and commands a high price even on the resale market. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV245 highly for its exceptional finishing and technical innovation at a competitive price point.

From video reviewers

The 9F Quartz movement is a high-precision quartz movement with a 50-year lifespan. The watch's exceptional finishing is another level, with reviewers praising its high-quality craftsmanship. The watch's lug width of 20mm might be a drawback for those with smaller wrists or limited strap options, and the lume brightness is somewhat lacking.

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