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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Performer Autochrono
MSRP $2,645
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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its versatile design, clean no-date dial, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers note the 42mm model features dauphine hands and a tachymeter bezel, powered by the H-31 automatic chronograph movement with a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners report an 80-hour power reserve and find the watch a beautiful choice for daily wear, while others express concerns about the price point and the durability of the black bezel. Accuracy averages just over 2 seconds per day, though one owner experienced an internal issue requiring service. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its attractive styling and daily wearability, despite some reservations regarding its price and bezel durability.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.4mm
15.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
H-31
Power Reserve
56h
60h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$2,645
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