BOLDR Supply Co. Expedition II MatterhornvsFormex Field Automatic
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Measurements
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Expedition II Matterhorn

Field Automatic
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
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 and reviewers widely praise the BOLDR Supply Co. Expedition II Matterhorn for its ideal 41mm daily-wearable size and well-executed dial, with one owner noting the solid case construction and another stating nothing about the affordable watch feels cheap. The Sellita SW200 movement is also positively mentioned, and the watch is considered a great value in its price range. Some owners prefer bracelets over the stock leather straps, and one reviewer found the rubber strap to be a dust magnet and the case back design "naff." Overall, owners and reviewers rate the BOLDR Supply Co. Expedition II Matterhorn highly for its excellent value and well-executed design at its price point.
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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