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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT SAR EditionvsFarer AQUAMATIC

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The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT SAR Edition
MSRP $2,950
AQUAMATIC
FarerAQUAMATIC
MSRP $875

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition39.5mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition56 hoursh
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition200m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition$2,950
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
45mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$875

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition is praised for its anti-magnetic properties, sandwich lume dial, and overall construction quality for its price point. It features a brushed Grade 5 titanium case, a navy blue sandwich dial with an orange minute track and seconds hand, and a Sellita SW330 movement with a 56-hour power reserve. Minor drawbacks noted include bracelet sizing adjustment and lume brightness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition highly for its robust construction and unique dial design at its price point.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

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