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Seestern Sub 300 V4vsBoldr Expedition II

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Sub 300 V4
SeesternSub 300 V4
MSRP $10
Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sub 300 V442mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
Sub 300 V441h
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
Sub 300 V4200m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
Sub 300 V4$10
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
I Eiger
Lume
Japan Lume (blue glow)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
38h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10
$699

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What people say

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Seestern Sub 300 V4

Owners widely praise the Seestern Sub 300 V4 for its terrific fit and finish and surprising little touches at its $179 price, noting top-notch case, dial, bezel, and crystal. The bracelet is considered nice enough for the price point, and the watch is powered by the solid and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners report that the polished sides of the case show signs of wear. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Sub 300 V4 highly for its excellent case, dial, and bezel finishing at the price.

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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