CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Arctic Radar Automatic Diver WatchvsBoldr Expedition II

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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.

CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Arctic Radar Automatic Diver Watch at true scale

Arctic Radar Automatic Diver Watch

Boldr Expedition II at true scale

Expedition II

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

11.4mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$2,031

$699

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Thickness
11.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
White
I Eiger
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,031
$699
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Reviews

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

CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Arctic Radar Automatic Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Arctic Radar Automatic Diver Watch for its robust build, comparing its toughness to that of the Marathon GSAR, and appreciate its preferred aesthetic and smooth bezel action. One owner reports accuracy of +3 seconds per day. Some owners note fixed springbars as a potential drawback. On balance, owners rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Arctic Radar Automatic Diver Watch highly for its cool factor and military connection, deeming it a very solid watch.

Boldr Expedition II

Owners widely praise the Boldr Expedition II for its legible dials, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, with many appreciating the functional field watch design and bead-blasted finish. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the compact 41mm case size as ideal for daily wear, and the Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered good for the price. Some owners note minor criticisms such as the stock straps, a slightly large feel for smaller wrists, or dial contrast issues on specific variants. The lume is generally considered good, though one owner notes it fades quickly if not worn. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Boldr Expedition II highly for its tool watch functionality and value proposition.

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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