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Boldr Expedition IIvsLum-Tec Combat B71

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Combat B71
Lum-TecCombat B71
MSRP $595
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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 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.

Lum-Tec Combat B71

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Combat B7 for its exceptionally bright lume and utilitarian design, with one owner specifically noting the appeal of the Cali dial. Confidence exists in the durability of its DLC coating. Reviewers, however, flag the hands as too short and the date window as less than ideally integrated.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Combat B7143mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Combat B7140h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Combat B71200m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Combat B71$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Ronda 515
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$595
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