Which is cheaper, the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $2,400 for the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 — a $1,975 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 uses the Sellita SW300 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

ExP02-Hum

MSRP $2,400

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

The Humboldt ExP-0256h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

The Humboldt ExP-02200m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Double-domed

Flat

Dial Color

Grey

Dollar Diver

Lume

Super-LumiNova BGW9

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Complications

GMT, Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,400

$425

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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.

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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