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Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMTvsBoldr Expedition II

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ARCTIC GMT
Aigi WatchesARCTIC GMT
MSRP $560
Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
What people say

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Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT is widely seen as an excellent value at $250, featuring a Seiko NH34 automatic movement, a box sapphire crystal, and a lumed sapphire bezel. Owners appreciate its semi-original design among NH34 GMTs and its sporty look, especially with the included rubber strap, and are drawn to supporting an emerging brand. Overall, owners rate the Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT highly for its strong value proposition and appealing design.

Boldr Expedition II

Owners widely praise the Boldr Expedition II for its tool watch utility, legible dials, and bead-blasted finish, with many finding its 41mm size ideal for daily wear and comfortable on various wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent value, well-executed details, and the functional design of its knurled crown. Some owners note the dial color can appear creamier than expected online, and one reviewer found the stock rubber strap to be a minor criticism. The Sellita SW200 movement and domed sapphire crystal are also noted as positive features. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Boldr Expedition II highly for its functional field watch design and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The Boldr Expedition II's solid construction and reliability are notable strengths. A weakness is the potential for dim lume brightness, as the entire dial is fully covered in lume but the reviewer's assessment implies it might be inadequate.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ARCTIC GMT41mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
ARCTIC GMT41h
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
ARCTIC GMT200m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
ARCTIC GMT$560
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Tool
Thickness
11.95mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
white
I Eiger
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
41h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$560
$699
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