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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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