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Boldr Expedition IIvsOak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
The Humboldt 12-hr
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt 12-hr
MSRP $1,750

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
The Humboldt 12-hr39.5mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
The Humboldt 12-hr42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
The Humboldt 12-hr200m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
The Humboldt 12-hr$1,750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
I Eiger
Grey

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 2892A2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
21
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,750

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr owners widely praise its comfortable, solid bracelet with screw links and tight end-link fit, along with its awesome sandwich dial featuring superb grain and crisp details. The 12-hour bezel is noted as excellent for tracking a second time zone, and the orange second hand adds a nice pop. One owner reports the watch has outstanding quality and a perfect fit on smaller wrists, while another notes its legibility and great presence on various straps. A reviewer describes it as a 40mm stainless steel tool watch with a matte, brushed finish and a sandwich dial, powered by an ETA 2892-A2 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Some in the line report the lume could be brighter. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr highly for its build quality and versatile tool-watch design.

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