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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsRZE Resolute Type A

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Resolute Type A39mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Resolute Type A40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Resolute Type A200m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Resolute Type A$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Indices
Applied
Arabic numerals
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$499

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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.

RZE Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

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