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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsHELM Vanuatu

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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