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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsLorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

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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.

Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is praised for its well-made construction and vintage-inspired aesthetic, featuring a 37mm case, a balanced three-register dial, and a quality bracelet and clasp suitable for daily wear. It includes a manual-wind Sellita SW510M movement with a 63-hour power reserve and offers 100 meters of water resistance in a thin package. Reviewers note a unique grooved bi-directional bezel, which is described as an atypical but potentially divisive choice for a chronograph. On balance, reviewers find the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH to be a well-made watch that successfully blends vintage charm with contemporary design.

From video reviewers

The Lorca Model No.2 Chronograph features a notable guilloché bezel that adds vintage flair to its design. The watch is powered by a Swiss Sellita SW510M manual movement, offering 63 hours of power reserve. A potential drawback is the relatively small 37mm size.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH37mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH510m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH$2,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
37mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
510m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW510
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$2,750
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