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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsOrient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
F6222
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$310

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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 Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds as a top budget dress watch, highlighting its vintage aesthetic and upgraded in-house F6222 automatic movement which offers hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers note the case finishing, including brushed sides and a signed crown, contributes to a premium feel for its price point. Some owners find the 40mm case with its 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement potentially too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its vintage design and upgraded movement at an accessible price.

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