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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gold leaf hands, evoking early 20th-century designs. It is powered by the 72-hour calibre 6R51. Overall, owners view the Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition as a meaningful family heirloom.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition35mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition50m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
35mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
6R51
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$1,900
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