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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsGeckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch
GeckotaOcean-Scout Dive Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch38.5mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch200m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$375

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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.

Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

The Geckota Ice White is praised for its elegant design, featuring a hand-polished German lacquer dial with art-deco numerals and a case with a textural contrast between polished and brushed finishes. Reviewers note its 100-meter water resistance, though one would prefer a screw-down crown over the push-pull version, and the ETA-7001 movement is described as reliable but dated. On balance, the Geckota Ice White is well-regarded for its refined aesthetics and finishing at its price point.

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