BOLDR Supply Co. Expedition II MatterhornvsFormex Field Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

BOLDR Supply Co. Expedition II Matterhorn at true scale

Expedition II Matterhorn

Formex Field Automatic at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.6mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Ash Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$881
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

BOLDR Supply Co. Expedition II Matterhorn

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.

Formex Field Automatic

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.

From video reviewers

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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