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Boldr Expedition IIvsSternglas Kanton

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I Eiger
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
38h
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$971

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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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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