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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsWilliam Wood Fire Watch

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Fire Watch
William WoodFire Watch
MSRP $995

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Fire Watch41mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Fire Watch40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Fire Watch100m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Fire Watch$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
49mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$995

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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.

William Wood Fire Watch

William Wood Fire Watch owners praise its conversational value and attractive design, noting its fun graphics and comfortable straps. Reviewers highlight the unique British fire exit sign inspiration and playful details. However, the small day and date indicators are difficult to read, and one owner points out that the day wheel windows do not align to show seven days. The William Wood Fire Watch is priced at $1,903 USD and uses a Sellita SW220 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the William Wood Fire Watch highly for its unique design and conversational appeal at its price point.

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