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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hrvsLongines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

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The Humboldt 12-hr
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt 12-hr
MSRP $1,750
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
LonginesULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
MSRP $4,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt 12-hr39.5mm
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt 12-hr42 hoursh
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt 12-hr200m
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC30m
MSRP
The Humboldt 12-hr$1,750
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC$4,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
47.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Both sides
Dial Color
Grey
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
L836.6
Beat Rate
4 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
72h
Jewels
21
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase display and date indicated by small hand at

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$4,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr owners widely praise its comfortable, solid bracelet with screw links and tight end-link fit, along with its awesome sandwich dial featuring superb grain and crisp details. The 12-hour bezel is noted as excellent for tracking a second time zone, and the orange second hand adds a nice pop. One owner reports the watch has outstanding quality and a perfect fit on smaller wrists, while another notes its legibility and great presence on various straps. A reviewer describes it as a 40mm stainless steel tool watch with a matte, brushed finish and a sandwich dial, powered by an ETA 2892-A2 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Some in the line report the lume could be brighter. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr highly for its build quality and versatile tool-watch design.

Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC is widely praised for its high-beat 5Hz movement, offering superior accuracy and a smooth seconds hand, with reviewers noting its TIMELAB certification for chronometer standards. Owners and reviewers alike commend its faithful retro design, capturing beloved 1960s details with modern relevance and a charming appearance. The bracelet is described as comfortable and refined, featuring a micro-adjustment clasp, and the sunray silver dial with sparkling indices is a notable strength. Some owners, however, find the 11mm thickness detracts from a vintage feel, and there is a desire for a no-date version. The 40mm case wears larger than expected, with many suggesting the 37mm version offers superior wearability and fit for most wrists, and its 50m water resistance is considered not exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC highly for its accurate high-frequency movement and successful retro design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's high-beat movement, certified by TimeLab Geneva as an Ultra-Chronometer, is a notable feature. The relatively high price compared to its competitors is a drawback. Reviewers disagree on the optimal case size, with one reviewer mentioning 41mm and 43mm, and the other mentioning 37mm and 40mm.

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