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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT SAR EditionvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT SAR Edition
MSRP $2,950
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition39.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition56 hoursh
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT SAR Edition$2,950
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
38mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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