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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsVenezianico Nereide Aureo 39

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Nereide Aureo 39200m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
45.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$1,000

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39

The Venezianico Nereide is praised for its handsome design and good value, featuring a tungsten bezel insert and a sparkling aventurine dial. Owners note the optical glass bezel offers less glare than ceramic. The stock rubber strap is described as stiff, and the Canova bracelet lacks a half-link for fine adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide offers good case finishing for its price point, making it a compelling entry-level mechanical diver-style watch.

From video reviewers

The 24k gold dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is a potential drawback. Reviewers disagree on whether the unique design and features justify the price point.

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