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AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz ChronographvsBoldr Expedition II

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P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
AVI-8P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
MSRP $315
Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph43mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph40h
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph50m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph$315
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
COMMAND PILOT
I Eiger
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$699

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What people say

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AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph for its vintage-inspired, cockpit instrument aesthetic and the functional meca-quartz chronograph movement. The blue dial is described as stunning with depth, and the aviation-style numerals and brushed steel case contribute to its look. One owner notes the non-sapphire crystal scratches easily, and another criticizes the highly reflective crystal and poor lume. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph highly for its collectible aviation tribute design and satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

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.

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