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Dan Henry 1970vsBoldr Expedition II

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
1970$310
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
14.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
I Eiger
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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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