Which is cheaper, the Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind or the Boldr Expedition II?

At MSRP the Boldr Expedition II is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $1,717 for the Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind — a $1,018 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind or the Boldr Expedition II?

The Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Boldr Expedition II — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind or the Boldr Expedition II?

The Boldr Expedition II is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind or the Boldr Expedition II?

The Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind carries a 46-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Boldr Expedition II.

What movement does the Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind run compared to the Boldr Expedition II?

The Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind runs a manual caliber (ETA/Unitas 6497), while the Boldr Expedition II runs a automatic (Sellita SW200-1).

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Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual WindvsBoldr Expedition II

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Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind

MSRP $1,717

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Boldr Expedition II

MSRP $699

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Skeleton Manual Wind42mm

Expedition II41mm

Power Reserve

Skeleton Manual Wind46h

Expedition II38h

Water Resistance

Skeleton Manual Wind30m

Expedition II200m

MSRP

Skeleton Manual Wind$1,717

Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

I Eiger

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA/Unitas 6497

Sellita SW200-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

46h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,717

$699

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