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Boldr Expedition IIvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
38h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$5,230

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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.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

Owners widely praise the Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonauts for its stunning fit and finish, excellent legibility, and a precise, grippy bezel, with one owner calling its bracelet the nicest they've ever owned. The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is described as a flawless beast with a WERK 17 column-wheel chronograph movement, featuring enhanced shock resistance and COSC adjustment, and is noted as a handsome tool watch with a beautiful dial and nice pusher action. However, the 42mm case of the B-42 wears larger than expected, and the Novonaut's 44mm case and chunky bracelet make it too large and heavy for many. The Fortis Titanium Legacy is a modern pilot's watch with a titanium case and bracelet, featuring a Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and three time zones. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Titanium Legacy for its robust tool watch design and advanced movement technology, despite some concerns about case size and bracelet adjustability.

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