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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsNorqain Wild ONE Vienna Capitals Special Edition

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE Vienna Capitals Special Edition

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Norqain Wild ONE Vienna Capitals Special Edition for its lightweight, shock-resistant composite and rubber case, and comfortable wearability. The detailed dial and unique technology are noted as justifications for its cost by some. However, the price point is a frequent concern, with some finding it high even on the used market. Legibility in low light is a point of contention, with some finding the skeleton hands and lume insufficient, while others report accurate COSC-certified movement performance. Overall, the consensus is that the Norqain Wild ONE Vienna Capitals Special Edition is a well-built and comfortable watch, with its innovative materials and unique technology being the primary drivers of its appeal despite pricing concerns.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Wild ONE Vienna Capitals Special Edition42mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Wild ONE Vienna Capitals Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Wild ONE Vienna Capitals Special Edition200m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Wild ONE Vienna Capitals Special Edition$7,607

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
NORTEQ
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Manufacture Calibre NN20/1
Power Reserve
56h
70h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$7,607
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