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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsGalo Novo Cruisin

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Domed
Dial Color
White
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$488

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT owners widely praise its exceptional accuracy, often running at or near 0 seconds per day, and its comfortable wearability with subtle design details. The construction quality for the price point, sandwich lume, and anti-magnetic properties are also highlighted. Some owners find the bracelet sizing adjustment slightly awkward, and one noted the lume could be brighter. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT highly for its accuracy and comfortable wearability.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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