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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

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
$699

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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.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

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