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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hrvsPhoibos Leviathan

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The Humboldt 12-hr
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt 12-hr
MSRP $1,750
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $399

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt 12-hr39.5mm
Leviathan40mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt 12-hr42 hoursh
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt 12-hr200m
Leviathan200m
MSRP
The Humboldt 12-hr$1,750
Leviathan$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
SII NH35
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
$399

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What people say

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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.

Phoibos Leviathan

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Leviathan for its excellent value, superb case finishing, and generous lume. The watch is described as visually striking, legible, and well-made, with a unique case design, sapphire crystal, and a comfortable FKM strap or excellent bracelet with a milled clasp and quick adjustments. Some owners note the bezel's staggered jimping can cause fingers to slip, and the beveled crystal can distort the view of indices. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting losing 5-10 seconds per day without a winder, while others state it keeps accurate time out of the box. The watch is frequently described as heavy and thick, with some owners finding it too large for wrists smaller than 7.5 inches, although newer models feature an improved clasp for better comfort and functionality. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its striking design and impressive finishing at an accessible price point.

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