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CWC 6BB-WRvsOak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

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6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875
The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
6BB-WR42mm
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Power Reserve
6BB-WR40h
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Water Resistance
6BB-WR100m
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
MSRP
6BB-WR$1,875
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.9mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
Dial Color
CWC 6BB-WR
Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Sellita SW300
Power Reserve
40h
56h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$2,400

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What people say

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CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design at its price point.

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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