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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsTudor 1926 39mm Automatic

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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.

Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic for its gorgeous appearance in person and excellent value, feeling they receive more than they pay for. It is considered a versatile everyday watch, suitable as a dress watch with 330 ft water resistance. Some owners note the 39mm Tudor 1926 wears larger than its stated size due to its small bezel and big dial, though it feels perfect on wrists just under 7 inches. One reviewer notes the Tudor 1926 Luna variant features a moonphase complication and uses a Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
1926 39mm Automatic38h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
1926 39mm Automatic100m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Tudor T601
Power Reserve
56h
38h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$2,575
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