Which is cheaper, the Boldr Expedition II or the Hitori Somei Yoshino?

At MSRP the Hitori Somei Yoshino is the cheaper of the two at $569, against $699 for the Boldr Expedition II — a $130 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Expedition II or the Hitori Somei Yoshino?

The Boldr Expedition II wears larger at 41mm versus 39.6mm for the Hitori Somei Yoshino — a 1.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Expedition II or the Hitori Somei Yoshino?

The Boldr Expedition II is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hitori Somei Yoshino.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Expedition II or the Hitori Somei Yoshino?

The Hitori Somei Yoshino carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Boldr Expedition II.

What movement does the Boldr Expedition II run compared to the Hitori Somei Yoshino?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Expedition II uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Hitori Somei Yoshino uses the Seiko NH35.

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Boldr Expedition II

expedition-eiger

MSRP $699

MSRP $569

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Expedition II41mm

Somei Yoshino39.6mm

Power Reserve

Expedition II38h

Somei Yoshino41h

Water Resistance

Expedition II200m

Somei Yoshino100m

MSRP

Expedition II$699

Somei Yoshino$569

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

I Eiger

White

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$569

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