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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsanOrdain Model 2

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Model 2
anOrdainModel 2
MSRP $1,207

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Model 236mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Model 242h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Model 250m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Model 2$1,207

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
43mm
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
Model 2
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$1,207

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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.

anOrdain Model 2

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 2 for its exceptional, handmade Grand Feu enamel dial, often described as stunning and liquid-like, with a custom typeface and syringe hands. The simple, rugged 36mm steel case is noted for its organic lines and comfortable wearability, and the hand-winding Sellita SW-210 movement offers a smooth winding action. The watch is considered to offer impressive value for its dial work. Some reviewers note the lack of a running seconds hand, a minute track on certain versions, and limited lume on the hands. Water resistance is rated at 5atm, and one reviewer found the AR coating prone to glare. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 highly for its exquisite enamel dial and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The hand-enameled dial is a significant strength. The watch's inclusion in the MoMA Store is also noted.

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