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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsHenry Archer Vesterhav 38

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Vesterhav 3838mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Vesterhav 3840h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Vesterhav 38200m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Vesterhav 38$4,599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.4mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
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
Miyota 9019
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$4,599

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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.

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

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