Side by side

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsPagani Design PD-1649

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
PD-1649
Pagani DesignPD-1649
MSRP $120

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
PD-164944mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
PD-164942h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
PD-1649100m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
PD-1649$120

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
44mm
Thickness
12.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$120

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 vs Pagani Design PD-1649 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Pagani Design PD-1649

The Pagani Design PD-1649 is praised for its attractive appearance, though some owners note a large case and crown. The 60-click bezel is flagged for significant back play, and the lume is considered poor. Owners report the stock leather strap can be tight at the lugs, and one owner upgraded the mineral crystal for better anti-reflective coating, while also questioning the 3 o'clock date window placement. On balance, owners appreciate the aesthetic of the Pagani Design PD-1649, with a common point of contention being the bezel back play and crystal quality.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.