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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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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.

From video reviewers

The Humboldt GMT's sandwich dial and true GMT complication deliver practical traveler functionality in a 40mm brushed stainless steel case with 20ATM water resistance. Swiss-made movement construction with anti-shock and anti-magnetic properties meets tight manufacturing tolerances and rigorous testing standards. Positioning against sub-$2,000 GMT competitors raises questions about value proposition relative to alternatives in this price tier.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is widely lauded for its sharp, angular case design and the intricate finishing of its dials, often featuring traditional Japanese motifs like the Asanoha pattern. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful interplay of polished and hairline finishes on the case and bracelet, the use of sapphire crystals, and a robust 100m water resistance. The collection is powered by reliable in-house automatic movements, with many models featuring the 6R35 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. Some specific models are noted for their refined finishing and updated case facets, while the 24-hour sub-dial on certain variants is considered a niche complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series highly for its striking design and quality finishing at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Presage Sharp Edged Series45h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
Presage Sharp Edged Series100m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
47.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
6R21
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
45h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$1,100
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