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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

Ref. ExP02-Hum

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
39.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Tool
MSRP
$2,400
ComplicationsGMTChronograph
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 is the Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge ($1,640) — shared caliber (Sellita SW300-1) and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B at $405 (vs $2,400 for the The Humboldt ExP-02) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW300-1) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer ($6,700) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38
Oak & Oscarmicro
Olmsted

The Olmsted 38

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,775MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Windup Edition
Oak & Oscarmicro
Olmsted

The Olmsted Windup Edition

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,775MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & Oscar The Olmsted FEW Edition
Oak & Oscarmicro
Olmsted

The Olmsted FEW Edition

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,775MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Formex Reef 39.5 mm
Formexmicro

Reef 39.5 mm

7 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,230MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Traska Freediver Arctic
Traskamicro

Freediver Arctic

Ref. FRD-WHT-NDT-V7
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$735MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Jack Mason Pursuit Pilot
Jack Masonmicro

Pursuit Pilot

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,399MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite
Astor + Banksmicro

Fortitude Lite

9 variants · Fortitude
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro
Astor + Banksmicro

Fortitude Pro

8 variants · Fortitude
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Formex Reef 42 mm
Formexmicro

Reef 42 mm

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,414MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Traska Summiteer
Traskamicro

Summiteer

9 variants · Ref. SUM-38-BLK-V6
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)
VPC Watchmicro

TYPE 39VM (Presale)

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,768MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Luminaire Aetherfire
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Luminaire Aetherfire

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$599MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge
Christopher Ward

C60 Sapphire Edge

2 variants · C60
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,640MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge
Christopher Ward

C60 Sapphire Edge

2 variants · C60
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Longines LEGEND DIVER
Longines

LEGEND DIVER

9 variants · Ref. L3.764
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Lumière
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Lumière

3 variants · Trident
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,570MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Sinn 6068
Sinn
Series 6068

6068

2 variants · Series 6068
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,754MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
DOXA SUB 250T GMT
DOXA

SUB 250T GMT

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·250m WR
$2,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Longines SPIRIT PILOT
Longines

SPIRIT PILOT

3 variants · Ref. L3.809.4.53.6
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 39 ember
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik 39 ember

3 variants · Club
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,320MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Glycine Sea Kraken
Glycine

Sea Kraken

5 variants · Ref. GL0505
39mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
DOXA SUB 300
DOXA

SUB 300

8 variants
42.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,890MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Longines HYDROCONQUEST
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST

Ref. L3.780.3.78.6
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

 
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$405MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Pro 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300
Christopher Ward
Atoll

C60 Atoll 300

2 variants · Atoll
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,320MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve
Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve

2 variants · Ref. H69509110
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Ref. Antarctic 38mm
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Damasko DK30/2
Damaskomicro

DK30/2

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic Spider

2 variants · ANTARCTIC
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0578
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0578

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver Aquamar
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic Diver Aquamar

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

23 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
Omega

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

15 variants · Speedmaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

2 variants · Ref. 126500LN
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Fortis Vagabond V-40
Fortis

Vagabond V-40

3 variants · Vagabond
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,480MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Tudor Ranger
Tudor

Ranger

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Norqain Wild ONE Vienna Capitals Special Edition
Norqain

Wild ONE Vienna Capitals Special Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,607MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport
Zenith

Chronomaster Solo Sport

3 variants · Ref. 03.5000.3620/22.M5000
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$10,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher Ward

Twelve X Black Shadow

2 variants · Twelve
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Valjoux

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

2 variants · Fifty Fathoms
38.2mm·Automatic·300m WR
$24,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
Norqain Freedom Chrono 40mm Enjoy Life Sprinkles Pink
Norqain

Freedom Chrono 40mm Enjoy Life Sprinkles Pink

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,108MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
RGM Watches 151-COE
RGM Watches

151-COE

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$7,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02
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