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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsBoldr The Vogelkop

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$449

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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