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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsVenezianico Nereide Malachite

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Nereide Malachite
VenezianicoNereide Malachite
MSRP $1,495
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 Malachite

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Malachite for its attractive design and refined finishing, with some finding it comparable to higher-end brands. However, one owner reported a bezel alignment issue where it was half a click off to the left, leading to a return. On balance, owners appreciate the Nereide Malachite for its build quality and aesthetic appeal, finding the brand's negative reputation unwarranted.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Nereide Malachite42mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Nereide Malachite40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Nereide Malachite200m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Nereide Malachite$1,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
49mm
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 SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$1,495
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