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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsGrand Seiko SLGA015

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
SLGA01543.8mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
SLGA015120h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
SLGA015200m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
SLGA015$12,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
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

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
9RA5
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
56h
120h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$12,600

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

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