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Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-TvsBoldr Expedition II

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Atomic Perpetual A-T41mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
Atomic Perpetual A-T40h
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
Atomic Perpetual A-T200m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
Atomic Perpetual A-T
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Pilot
Tool
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
I Eiger
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H800
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T

Owners widely praise the Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T for its handsome appearance, solid fit and finish, comfortable bracelet, and intuitive world time function. Its perpetual calendar and atomic timekeeping are highlighted as major conveniences, maintaining accuracy within 0.5 seconds even without syncing, and owners appreciate its "set & forget" nature and solar charging. The watch features a modest, stylish blue dial with delicate design details and a clutter-free layout, along with high water resistance without a screw-down crown and light titanium construction. Some find the dial unnecessarily busy, and its time zone functionality is noted as less useful outside the US, with atomic sync being less compelling below the equator. Accuracy is reported as +/-15 seconds per month if not syncing, but +/-0 seconds if it syncs via radio signal. Some find the watch a bit on the large side.

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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