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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Casual
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
Dial Color
Grey
40mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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