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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsTissot Gentleman

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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.

Tissot Gentleman

Owners widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its exceptional value, offering impressive finishing and quality that appears a tier above its price point, with many highlighting its versatile, classic design and comfortable wearability. The Powermatic 80 movement is consistently lauded for its 80-hour power reserve, silicon hairspring, and COSC-level accuracy, while the 38mm size is frequently described as a "Goldilocks" fit. Some owners note a preference for smaller case sizes, and one reviewer found the prominent "Powermatic 80 Silicium" text on the dial perplexing. On balance, the consensus is that the Tissot Gentleman is highly rated for its sophisticated design and robust movement at an attractive price.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers also agree on its value at the price point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Gentleman40mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Gentleman80h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Gentleman100m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Gentleman$950

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Blue
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
56h
80h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$950
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