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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsPhoibos Argo

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Argo200m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Yellow
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
SII NH35
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$345

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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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