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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hrvsMaen Manhattan Ultra Thin

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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr owners widely praise its comfortable, solid bracelet with screw links and tight end-link fit, along with its awesome sandwich dial featuring superb grain and crisp details. The 12-hour bezel is noted as excellent for tracking a second time zone, and the orange second hand adds a nice pop. One owner reports the watch has outstanding quality and a perfect fit on smaller wrists, while another notes its legibility and great presence on various straps. A reviewer describes it as a 40mm stainless steel tool watch with a matte, brushed finish and a sandwich dial, powered by an ETA 2892-A2 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Some in the line report the lume could be brighter. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr highly for its build quality and versatile tool-watch design.

Maen Manhattan Ultra Thin

The Maen Manhattan Ultra Thin is widely praised for its slim case, with reviewers noting a 6.9mm or 7.1mm thickness, and its elegant, vintage-inspired styling. Specific design elements highlighted include a Côtes de Genève or hammered "Tuscan" dial finish and an integrated bracelet. The hand-wound ETA Pesaux 7001 movement is noted for its role in achieving the thin profile, offering a 42-hour power reserve. However, the black text on the vertically striped dial can be difficult to read, and the integrated bracelet lacks a quick-release system. Some reviewers expressed a desire for a 38mm case size option. Overall, reviewers rate the Maen Manhattan Ultra Thin highly for its slim, elegant design and vintage aesthetic at its price point.

From video reviewers

The ultra-thin profile is a standout feature. The value proposition is a point of discussion.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt 12-hr39.5mm
Manhattan Ultra Thin37mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt 12-hr42 hoursh
Manhattan Ultra Thin
Water Resistance
The Humboldt 12-hr200m
Manhattan Ultra Thin100m
MSRP
The Humboldt 12-hr$1,750
Manhattan Ultra Thin$1,159

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
37mm
Thickness
12.4mm
7.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Grey
M2.2.1
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
0h
Jewels
21
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$1,159
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