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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsRZE Resolute 36

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Resolute 3636mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Resolute 3640h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Resolute 36200m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.4mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
42.3mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$689

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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.

RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

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