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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsBoldr Venture

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Venture
BoldrVenture
MSRP $339

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Venture38mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Venture40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Venture200m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Seiko NH35A
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$339

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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.

Boldr Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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