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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGW281

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
SBGW281
Grand SeikoSBGW281
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
SBGW28137.3mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
SBGW28172h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
SBGW28130m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
SBGW281$4,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
37.3mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
44.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$4,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGW281

Grand Seiko SBGW281 owners and reviewers alike praise its classic 37mm size and timeless, no-bezel design, with enthusiasts calling these manual-wind models "perfect Grand Seikos" for their thin profile, accessible price, and dial symmetry. The champagne dial is noted for its evocative, melting snow aesthetic, complemented by a gold seconds hand and a box crystal. The winding action is described as exceptionally smooth with satisfying clicky feedback, and the lug-to-lug measurement is approximately 45mm. This timepiece is splash resistant and retails for US$4,800. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGW281 for its elegant proportions and refined dial presentation.

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