BOLDR Supply Co. Expedition I White SandsvsFormex Field Automatic
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Measurements
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Expedition I White Sands

Field Automatic
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
lowest
46.6mm
Thickness
14mm
10.6mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
150m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$699
lowest
$881
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the BOLDR Supply Co. Expedition I White Sands for its comfortable presidential-style bracelet and legible, all-lume dial, with one owner noting the Sellita SW200-1 movement ran within COSC specifications and a reviewer confirming accurate timekeeping. The 41mm case size is considered ideal for daily wear, and the design features an understated, classic case with rugged construction and 200m water resistance. However, one owner reported a negative experience, citing poor packaging, a bad band, sharp edges, a gritty crown, and messy dial printing, while another found the included strap too small and the calendar day illegible. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the BOLDR Supply Co. Expedition I White Sands highly for its comfortable wearability and legible dial at the price.
The Formex Field Automatic is widely praised for its durable, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment, offering robust and lightweight wearability. Owners and reviewers highlight the upmarket feel and legibility of its complex dials, the comfort provided by quick-release straps and carbon clasps, and the value it presents under $1000. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. Some find the numeral typography less appealing, and one reviewer notes the lume application is thin and not long-lasting. The watch is priced at $870 or £695. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium construction and well-executed, legible dials at its price point.
The titanium case construction and the sandwich dial are consistently praised. Reviewers noted a perceived "corner cut" and questioned the value at its price point.
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