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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
38mm
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
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
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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