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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is praised for its stealthy, modern field watch aesthetic, featuring a durable ceramic-coated steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm dimensions and 100m water resistance. The watch offers exceptional value at $1,475, including two straps and a travel wallet, with a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. One reviewer notes the ceramic coating may develop patina with heavy wear. Overall, reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte highly for its stealthy design and value proposition.

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