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Sinn 104 Classic 12vsOak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

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104 Classic 12
Sinn104 Classic 12
MSRP $2,203
The Humboldt 12-hr
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt 12-hr
MSRP $1,750

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
104 Classic 1241mm
The Humboldt 12-hr39.5mm
Power Reserve
104 Classic 1238h
The Humboldt 12-hr42 hoursh
Water Resistance
104 Classic 12200m
The Humboldt 12-hr200m
MSRP
104 Classic 12$2,203
The Humboldt 12-hr$1,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
Luminescent
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW 261-1
ETA 2892A2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42 hoursh
Jewels
31
21
Complications
GMT
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,203
$1,750

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What people say

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Sinn 104 Classic 12

The Sinn 104 Classic 12 is widely praised for its excellent legibility, comfortable wearability, and overall quality, with one owner deeming it the best watch under $3000 for their needs. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the bidirectional bezel action as a strong point, and the H-link bracelet is noted as sturdy and comfortable. However, one reviewer finds the handset and "Automatik" font slightly at odds with the dial, and another commenter describes Sinn watches as too thick with "plasticky" hands and an inner bezel edge that doesn't match promotional images. The watch is priced at €1,750, and its H-link bracelet lacks modern quick-release or micro-adjustment features. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 104 Classic 12 highly for its pilot's tool functionality and value.

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.

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