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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsSpinnaker Popeye

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Popeye43mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Popeye40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Popeye150m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Popeye$395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$395

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Popeye

The Spinnaker Popeye is a fun, playful dive watch with extensive lume and a dramatic, ultra-domed sapphire crystal. Owners are drawn to the nostalgia and playful styling, though some find the cartoon theme cheapens the look and the 42mm case too thick. The rubber strap can be stiff, and some owners report poor customer service. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Spinnaker Popeye for its unique, nostalgic design and extensive lume.

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