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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsPhoibos Wave Master

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$309

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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