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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hrvsMonta Atlas

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The Humboldt 12-hr
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt 12-hr
MSRP $1,750
Atlas
MontaAtlas
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt 12-hr39.5mm
Atlas38.5mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt 12-hr42 hoursh
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt 12-hr200m
Atlas152m
MSRP
The Humboldt 12-hr$1,750
Atlas$2,150

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
152m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
Monta M-23
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$2,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Monta Atlas

The Monta Atlas is widely praised for its exceptional wearability, with its comfortable 38.5mm case size and buttery bracelet frequently highlighted. Owners and reviewers alike commend its fit and finish, noting a mix of brushed, polished, and blasted surfaces. However, the rehaut on the opaline silver dial is considered nearly illegible for the 24-hour GMT scale, leading some to suggest other dial colors are more practical for GMT functionality. One owner also flagged the crown as less sturdy than anticipated and noted the AR coating attracts fingerprints. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Atlas highly for its comfortable dimensions and appealing finishing.

From video reviewers

The Monta Opalin Silver's dial is a notable strength, particularly its subtle gradient effect that adds depth to the watch without being too flashy. The watch offers a notable value proposition due to its movement, typically found in more expensive timepieces. The bracelet can be prone to rattle, which might be a trade-off for some buyers.

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