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Dan Henry 1972vsOak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

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1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370
The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197241mm
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Power Reserve
197240h
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Water Resistance
1972
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
MSRP
1972$370
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
46.8mm
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$2,400

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1972

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1972 Maverick for its cool retro style, 12-hour chronograph, sapphire crystal, and comfortable 40mm-equivalent wearability. The distinct chrono pusher clicks and the unique ability to turn off the running seconds are also noted strengths. However, the lume is not bright or evenly applied, and the alarm feature is considered poorly executed, with a quiet, short-lived alarm and a difficult-to-use pusher. One owner reported a negative customer service experience involving a dead quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1972 highly for its retro styling and value despite noted shortcomings in its lume and alarm functionality.

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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