Boldr Expedition IIvsGlycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Boldr Expedition II at true scale

Expedition II

Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$699

lowest

$1,650

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,650
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Boldr Expedition II

Owners widely praise the Boldr Expedition II for its legible dials, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, with many appreciating the functional field watch design and bead-blasted finish. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the compact 41mm case size as ideal for daily wear, and the Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered good for the price. Some owners note minor criticisms such as the stock straps, a slightly large feel for smaller wrists, or dial contrast issues on specific variants. The lume is generally considered good, though one owner notes it fades quickly if not worn. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Boldr Expedition II highly for its tool watch functionality and value proposition.

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.

Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265

The Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265 is praised for its wearability due to its thinness, making it comfortable even on smaller wrists. Owners report the bronze is patinating less than anticipated, even with ocean exposure. The 42mm case size elicits mixed reactions, with one owner finding it large while another appreciates it for opening up more watch options. One owner found the Glycine Combat Sub 42mm automatic dive watch to be a good value at $300. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265 well for its comfortable wearability and perceived value.