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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsPagani Design PD-YS005

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
PD-YS005
Pagani DesignPD-YS005
MSRP $171

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
PD-YS00541mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
PD-YS00542h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
PD-YS005200m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
PD-YS005$171

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
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
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$171

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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.

Pagani Design PD-YS005

Pagani Design PD-YS005 owners widely praise its thin, comfortable case and attractive appearance, with many considering it a stunning homage. Reviewers note the Seiko NH-35A automatic movement, 200m water resistance, solid link bracelet with milled clasp, and domed sapphire crystal. However, lume is frequently described as poor or inconsistent, with one owner finding the fauxtina too orange and another reporting sharp bezel edges prone to accidental rotation. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-YS005 highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at the price point.

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