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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsOrient Classic Watch

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Classic Watch
OrientClassic Watch
MSRP $245

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Classic Watch40mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Classic Watch100m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Classic Watch$245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$245

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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.

Orient Classic Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Classic Watch for its excellent fit and finish, polished look suitable for suits, and classy signed crown. The modern 40mm case size and retro styling are appreciated, allowing it to blend well with any outfit without being ostentatious. The crown is not screw-down but operates smoothly. Overall, owners consider the Orient Classic Watch a well-built, ideal suit watch that they would buy again.

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