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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsanOrdain Fabrik GMT

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Fabrik GMT38mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Fabrik GMT42h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Fabrik GMT50m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Fabrik GMT$1,937

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Fabrik GMT
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
ETA 2893-2
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$1,937

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

anOrdain Fabrik GMT

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Fabrik GMT for its striking purple lacquer dial. Some enthusiasts, however, feel it departs from the brand's signature enamel dials and Scottish heritage. The watch is considered good value at £1350 GBP, featuring a Swiss LJP movement and a German-made dial. One owner noted the 38mm case size felt small on an 8.5" wrist. Overall, owners rate the anOrdain Fabrik GMT highly for its unique dial and perceived value, despite some feeling it deviates from the brand's core identity.

From video reviewers

The hand-enameled dial is a significant strength. No weaknesses were cited by multiple reviewers.

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