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Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer

Owners widely praise the Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer for its refined dials and slimmer case, with one owner calling the black dial the "blackest of blacks" and another finding it not top-heavy. The COSC-certified automatic movement is noted, and the Bonklip bracelet is described by one owner as the most comfortable they have ever experienced. However, one owner found the 9 o'clock crown undesirable and noted a ding on the bezel, while another owner found the Bonklip bracelet too small for their wrist. The €990 price is a significant increase from its predecessor, and some may miss the charm of a manual-winding caliber. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Serica Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer for its updated design and comfortable bracelet, despite some concerns about the crown placement and price.

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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer38mm
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer42h
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Water Resistance
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer200m
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
MSRP
Ref. 6190 Field Chronometer$1,293
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
M.S.L. - Enamel Balck
Grey
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
42h
56h
Complications
COSC
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,293
$2,400
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