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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMTvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt GMT200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
The Humboldt GMT$2,175
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56 hoursh
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$935

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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