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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsCIGA Design HUNTER

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Skeleton
Diameter
39.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
CD-07
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

CIGA Design HUNTER

The CIGA Design HUNTER is widely seen as a visually impressive skeleton watch that offers an expensive aesthetic for its price. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and reviewers highlight its well-executed skeletonization and excellent case integration. However, legibility is a common concern, with one owner noting minimal anti-reflective coating and another pointing out the hands' lume application is lacking. The movement is described as loud by one reviewer, and a significant durability issue was reported by an owner whose watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features a Grade 5 titanium case with crisp finishing. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium case finishing at an accessible price point, though concerns exist regarding legibility and movement noise.

From video reviewers

The CIGA Design HUNTER's unique layered case with an industrial skeleton aesthetic gives it a futuristic look. A notable weakness is the integrated stainless steel H-link bracelet's noticeable rattle, which may be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering the custom, in-house movement impressive at the price point, while another suggests the price is higher than some competitors without a clear justification.

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