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Boldr Expedition IIvsIslander Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276
IslanderIslander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276
MSRP $695

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-27640mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276200m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276$695

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
I Eiger
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9075
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$695

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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.

Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276

Owners widely praise the Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276 for its excellent case finishing and build quality, featuring applied indices and a matching date wheel. The watch is noted for wearing well on the wrist with ample micro-adjustment options for a comfortable fit, and it is running at +2 seconds per day out of the box, powered by an SW330-2 movement. Overall, owners rate the Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Black Dial #ISL-276 highly for its finishing and wearability at the price point.

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