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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.6mm
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

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$279

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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 DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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