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Bremont MBIIvsOak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Tool
Diameter
43mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
Dial Color
White
Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Sellita SW300
Power Reserve
40h
56h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$2,400

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 is a 39.5mm stainless steel tool watch featuring a unique, layered aluminum "ghost dial" for legibility and 200m water resistance, powered by a Sellita SW300 movement. Its appeal is limited by a US$2,550 price and an extremely limited production of 20 pieces, with its experimental dial construction done in Chicago. Overall, reviewers highlight the endearing dial and in-house bezel production as key features of the Oak & Oscar Humboldt ExP-02.

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