Oak & Oscar HUMBOLDT

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Oak & Oscar HUMBOLDT

Post by toxicavenger » Tue Nov 27, 2018 10:09 pm

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The Humboldt is a rugged, 40mm, Swiss-powered automatic watch with a 42-hour power reserve, 20 ATM (200 meters) of water resistance, and an external, rotating 12-hour bezel.

The engine powering the Humboldt is the legendary, Swiss-made, ETA 2892A2, a workhorse calibre with 21 jewels, a substantial 42-hour power reserve, and the iconic Oak & Oscar 4-star rotor design. Founded in 1856, ETA has over 150 years of experience crafting some of the most accurate and reliable movements in the world.

Our stainless steel bracelet sits comfortably on the wrist with a fully articulated link design that gradually tapers from the 20mm solid end links to the 16mm buckle. Ready to tackle the elements.

The bracelet has 7 removable links and 5 micro-adjustments on the locking clasp. The bracelet will fit wrists from 6.2 inches to 9.1 inches (158mm - 231mm).

Expected Delivery in Late Spring 2019

SPECIFICATIONS
ETA 2892A2 automatic 21 jewel mechanical Swiss movement

42-hour power reserve

28,800 bph / 4 Hz

316L Stainless steel

39.5mm case diameter with 40.0mm bezel

12-hour bi-directional bezel

20 ATM water resistance (200 meters)

12.4mm case height

20mm lug width

46.8mm lug-to-lug

Double-domed sapphire crystal with multi-layer anti-reflective coating

Color-matched date wheel with custom typeface located at 6 o'clock

Nylon strap with orange stitching and matching signed hardware

Sandwich dial with Super-LumiNova BGW9

Waxed canvas watch wallet

Two-year limited warranty

$1650.00
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Post by matt.wu » Tue Nov 27, 2018 11:00 pm

This is the first of their models that I don’t like. Somehow it looks cheaper than their others.

Probably just personal preference, even though I usually prefer SS bezel.
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Post by blkgsl » Tue Nov 27, 2018 11:03 pm

Agree with wu. It looks like a tissot or baume. Feels uninspired versus their chronographs.

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Post by HapaHapa » Tue Nov 27, 2018 11:11 pm

Bezel looks like it’s been modded. At a glance I’d have guessed it was something from the jewelry counter at Kohl’s or Macy’s.
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Post by Jeep99dad » Wed Nov 28, 2018 3:23 am

I usually am a fan of their watches and overall designs. I do not like this one based on the photos I’ve seen. Something seems odd with it, the bezel for one thing seems off to me and lacks contrast too. Seems very bland overall and less interesting than their prior releases. But I’m sure it’ll sell and i wish them the best with this new release.
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Post by dnslater » Wed Nov 28, 2018 4:23 am

From a pure graphic design perspective, the dial is pleasing to the eye, but as a watch, the super low contrast design makes it difficult to read/use. At this price point the Monta Oceanking seems like a much better buy. The Humboldt has the 2892, but the Monta's are supposedly adjusted to be pretty accurate.

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Oak & Oscar HUMBOLDT

Post by tattoo chef » Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:28 am

Looks just like their first model the Burnham, with a stainless bezel and a bracelet.

I have to say, most of their designs are attractive (not exactly this one), but the finishing and details are not indicative of their prices. It just looks like a $700 watch not a $1650 watch.


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Post by Joeprez » Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:45 am

Agree with everyone, their other watches are great (specially the GMT), but this one does nothing for me, even at half the price.
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Post by rockmastermike » Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:45 am

I like it in blue :shrug: :cheers:

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Post by CGSshorty » Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:53 am

rockmastermike wrote:I like it in blue :shrug: :cheers:
Did you order one?
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Post by rockmastermike » Wed Nov 28, 2018 11:40 am

CGSshorty wrote:
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rockmastermike wrote:I like it in blue :shrug: :cheers:
Did you order one?
Yep, in blue - I like the orange/blue combo as it’s more contrast plus it helps being an Auburn fan.

It will be a long wait (late next spring) but not Yao long :)

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Post by AtomicTom » Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:08 am

Looks awesome Terry !!! 8-) :)

Love the sandwich dial, and how it looks against the all stainless bezel !
It's like there is this controlled aggression thing that is going on with it
which is cool imho. ..Plus the name is just really awesome on top of it ! :thumbsup:

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Post by james80 » Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:42 pm

I’m not sure about the semi shiny bezel insert. I think it would look better with a brushed insert and a polished bezel top edge.

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Post by 3migo » Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:23 pm

Put my order in for the blue on bracelet...the Owners pricing offer he sent out was a lot more competitive. At the list price I'm not sure I'd be a buyer, but I'm looking forward to it.

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Post by Axelay2003 » Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:26 pm

3migo wrote:
Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:23 pm
Put my order in for the blue on bracelet...the Owners pricing offer he sent out was a lot more competitive. At the list price I'm not sure I'd be a buyer, but I'm looking forward to it.
Would you mind sharing the Owners pricing?

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Post by toxicavenger » Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:42 pm

tattoo chef wrote:
Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:28 am
but the finishing and details are not indicative of their prices. It just looks like a $700 watch not a $1650 watch.
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I have felt this way about everything I have seen from the brand. And yes this is after seeking them in person.

Monta is in the same price range and it is on a whole different level imo.

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Post by Jeep99dad » Thu Nov 29, 2018 9:05 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
tattoo chef wrote:
Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:28 am
but the finishing and details are not indicative of their prices. It just looks like a $700 watch not a $1650 watch.
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I have felt this way about everything I have seen from the brand. And yes this is after seeking them in person.

Monta is in the same price range and it is on a whole different level imo.
I have to agree. Owned both brands too.
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Post by Axelay2003 » Fri Nov 30, 2018 2:47 am

Customer service is also bundled in that price.
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Post by rockmastermike » Fri Nov 30, 2018 5:42 am

The blue looks pretty good and I like the 12 hour bezel for a second time zone and the field watch12/3/6/9 dial is a fav.

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Post by 3migo » Fri Nov 30, 2018 6:00 am

Axelay2003 wrote:
Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:26 pm
3migo wrote:
Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:23 pm
Put my order in for the blue on bracelet...the Owners pricing offer he sent out was a lot more competitive. At the list price I'm not sure I'd be a buyer, but I'm looking forward to it.
Would you mind sharing the Owners pricing?

Thanks.
Owners price on bracelet was $1575
toxicavenger wrote:
Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:42 pm
tattoo chef wrote:
Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:28 am
but the finishing and details are not indicative of their prices. It just looks like a $700 watch not a $1650 watch.
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I have felt this way about everything I have seen from the brand. And yes this is after seeking them in person.

Monta is in the same price range and it is on a whole different level imo.
I don't disagree. Monta is at a much higher overall quality than O&O at a similar price. However, I think that Monta is severely underpricing themselves for the quality they're providing. And, since this is watches, we have to remember that marketing is extremely effective, and O&O has great marketing, whereas Monta's is real bad.

O&O has built a whole cult of personality, and spent a lot of time on branding himself and the company. I think that definitely has allowed him to price his stuff higher and still see sales.

I'll post up pics and a review of my Humboldt when it arrives and try to compare it to my Skyquest as well.

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Post by ericf4 » Fri Nov 30, 2018 6:01 am

I have never understood the price on any of their models. I'd drop coin on Brellum, Monta etc but the Oak and Oscars always "looked" like micros to me where the Brellum and Monta appear more like luxury brands

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Post by 3migo » Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:42 am

ericf4 wrote:I have never understood the price on any of their models. I'd drop coin on Brellum, Monta etc but the Oak and Oscars always "looked" like micros to me where the Brellum and Monta appear more like luxury brands

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I would really like to try out a Brellum. Had a Watchrecon alert saved for months, but seems the people who have them, aren't selling.

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Post by ericf4 » Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:44 am

3migo wrote:
Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:42 am
ericf4 wrote:I have never understood the price on any of their models. I'd drop coin on Brellum, Monta etc but the Oak and Oscars always "looked" like micros to me where the Brellum and Monta appear more like luxury brands

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I would really like to try out a Brellum. Had a Watchrecon alert saved for months, but seems the people who have them, aren't selling.
yeah they dont sell often.....That said there are a few on ebay and even BNIB from Brellum they are a Tremendous Value. I also did a group buy here months ago and we got a great deal as well.
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Post by ericf4 » Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:45 am

rockmastermike wrote:
Fri Nov 30, 2018 5:42 am
The blue looks pretty good and I like the 12 hour bezel for a second time zone and the field watch12/3/6/9 dial is a fav.

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the Seconds hand reminds me of the Oakley logo...no thx.
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