Magnets are everywhere. That's bad news for your mechanical watch. The good news is that our Humboldt GMT is built to withstand them! Read on to learn about how the Humboldt GMT stands up to the power of magnets.
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Should you wind your automatic watch by hand? Find out why Oak & Oscar watches like the Humboldt and the Olmsted are completely safe to wind, no matter what.
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Introducing the Humboldt GMT Titanium! Now available in grade 5 titanium, a very light weight and super durable metal,and featuring our newest, most sought after dial color—dark green!
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What keeps your watch on time? The action of regulation, as our Director of Watchmaking Nathan Bobinchak details in this three part series.
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Ever wondered what literally makes your watch tick? Join us at Oak & Oscar HQ in Chicago April 1-2 for a hands-on class detailing the ins and outs of mechanical watches.
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Manual-wind and automatic mainsprings have different designs. Let's look at what makes them work, why they're made with those funny shapes, and how to keep from damaging the thing that keeps your watch moving.
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