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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsEza AirFighter

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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.

Eza AirFighter

The Eza AirFighter is widely praised as a well-constructed, affordable pilot watch offering good value, featuring a legible matte black or blue dial with classic WWII-inspired markers and sword hands. Reviewers note its 41mm steel case is proportioned with short lugs, complemented by an easy-to-grip onion crown and pleasant case finishing with brushed and polished elements. One owner notes a vintage-inspired aesthetic with a font and tilt reminiscent of certain vintage watches. The Eza AirFighter uses a Sellita SW200-1 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Eza AirFighter highly for its design, build quality, and value proposition.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
AirFighter41mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
AirFighter40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
AirFighter50m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
AirFighter$1,175

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$1,175
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