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What people say

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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.

Ferro & Company TIME MASTER 70 BLUE /

Owners widely praise the Ferro & Company TIME MASTER 70 BLUE / for its comfortable 39mm size and excellent wearability, with reviewers highlighting its distinctive TV dial and retro case shape. The bracelet is frequently commended for its on-the-fly micro-adjust clasp and comfortable fit, and build quality is noted as a strong point. The Miyota 9039 movement is described as solid and smooth-winding, featuring hacking seconds. Some owners find the design potentially too retro, while others appreciate its unique aesthetic and elevated secondhand. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Ferro & Company TIME MASTER 70 BLUE / highly for its comfortable dimensions and well-executed vintage design at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
TIME MASTER 70 BLUE /39mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
TIME MASTER 70 BLUE /42h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
TIME MASTER 70 BLUE /100m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
TIME MASTER 70 BLUE /$685

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$685
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