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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsPagani Design PD-YS029

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
PD-YS029
Pagani DesignPD-YS029
MSRP $171
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-YS029

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS029's attractive design and bracelet. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as too large, particularly with the integrated bracelet, and some owners dislike the prominent dial text. Some owners also express a desire for AR coating on the crystal. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-YS029 for its aesthetics and bracelet, but the 42mm sizing presents a significant drawback for many.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
PD-YS02942mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
PD-YS02940h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
PD-YS029100m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
PD-YS029$171

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
26.2mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
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
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$171
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