Boldr Expedition IIvsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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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 Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

10.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$699

$540

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
I Eiger
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$540
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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 Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, often found under $400, its solid build with brushed finishing, and its notably thin case profile, with many sources citing dimensions around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, making it comfortable and wearable. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its unique, non-homage aesthetic and excellent timekeeping, with some reporting accuracy within +1/+2 seconds per day, though one owner noted their Sellita SW200 movement ran at approximately +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the "COMBAT" text on the dial and find the lume sub-par, while others note inconsistent power reserve not always reaching the advertised 42 hours. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its outstanding value and comfortable, thin wearability.

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