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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsMaen Manhattan 40

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Manhattan 4040mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Manhattan 4040h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Manhattan 40100m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Manhattan 40$799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
Dial Color
Grey
M3.1.1
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$799

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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.

Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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