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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsSpinnaker Hull Diver

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Hull Diver
SpinnakerHull Diver
MSRP $375

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Hull Diver42mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Hull Diver40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Hull Diver300m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Hull Diver$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
Dial Color
Grey
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$375

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Diver

The Spinnaker Hull Diver is widely praised for its excellent build quality, featuring a milled clasp, solid links, and a strong anti-reflective coating on its sapphire crystal. Owners highlight its value, with one calling it one of their best affordable watches at $170, and appreciate the dual-part case construction that contributes to a reduced thickness. The blue dial is noted for its attractive play of light, and the screw-down crown is easy to operate. However, the lume is considered average, and some desire a higher beat movement. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Diver highly for its robust construction and strong value proposition at its price point.

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