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Boldr Expedition EnigmathvsOrient Bambino No Date

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Boldr Expedition Enigmath

Boldr is widely praised for its attractive fumé dials, blend of sandblasted and polished case finishes, and excellent legibility. Owners report good build quality and value, with some calling it an excellent GADA or hiking watch, and the Miyota 9039 movement is noted for its smooth seconds hand sweep. However, the practical usefulness of the slide rule bezel is questioned, and some find the designs "microbrand-y" or potentially overpriced, with one owner reporting a negative warranty experience. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr highly for its attractive dials and solid build quality at the price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's slide rule function is a convenient feature, allowing for calculations on the go. One potential drawback is the use of the Japanese Miyota 9039 movement, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on whether the quick 'on the fly' adjust bracelet is a more significant advantage than the watch's sapphire crystal for durability and scratch resistance.

Orient Bambino No Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino No Date for its improved dial symmetry and dress watch appeal, with many appreciating the cleaner, no-date design. The 38.4mm case size is considered ideal for a dress watch, and the dial sheen is a notable positive. Some owners, however, find the dial busy due to sub-indices, printed numbers, and "Water Resistant" text, while others regret the lack of a sapphire crystal. The movement is the automatic F6524, offering hacking and hand-winding, with accuracy reported between +25/-15 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its enhanced dial symmetry and dress watch aesthetics at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition Enigmath41mm
Bambino No Date38.4mm
Power Reserve
Expedition Enigmath42h
Bambino No Date40h
Water Resistance
Expedition Enigmath200m
Bambino No Date30m
MSRP
Expedition Enigmath$599
Bambino No Date$295

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
41mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
44mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Enigmath Coconino
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6524
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$295
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