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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsPhoibos Narwhal

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
Narwhal
PhoibosNarwhal
MSRP $509

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Narwhal38mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Narwhal40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
Narwhal200m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
Narwhal$509

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Malachite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$509

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Phoibos Narwhal

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Narwhal's 38mm size and slim 11.5mm height for a 200m diver, noting it wears well on smaller wrists and its case shape resembles an integrated bracelet. The aventurine and Howlite dials are described as captivating, and some appreciate the contrast finishing and retro looks. However, some owners criticize misaligned markers and a tilted date window, with one owner finding the hands thick and popsicle-style. The value proposition is debated, with some finding it a good buy at $390 but others considering $480-$490 too much due to a slabby design and difficult-to-size bracelet. On balance, owners find the Phoibos Narwhal appealing for its design and wearability, though quality control and pricing are points of contention for some.

From video reviewers

The unique stone dial is a significant strength. The bracelet's refinement is a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the dial's appeal, with one highlighting its sunburst effect and applied indices, while another focuses on the natural stone variation.

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