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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsStewart Dawson Darkest Hour

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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.

Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour

The Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour is praised for its retro pilot design and comfortable Italian leather strap. However, one reviewer found the hunter-style caseback with a random quote disappointing and suggested a slightly domed sapphire crystal would have improved perceived value. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour offers a good wearing experience with its retro pilot design.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Darkest Hour39mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Darkest Hour41h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Darkest Hour100m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Darkest Hour$1,567

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
904L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Dial Color
Grey
Brown
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$1,567
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