Which is cheaper, the Boldr Expedition II or the Makara Watches Sea Turtle?

At MSRP the Makara Watches Sea Turtle is the cheaper of the two at $395, against $699 for the Boldr Expedition II — a $304 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Expedition II or the Makara Watches Sea Turtle?

The Makara Watches Sea Turtle wears larger at 44mm versus 41mm for the Boldr Expedition II — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Expedition II or the Makara Watches Sea Turtle?

The Makara Watches Sea Turtle is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Boldr Expedition II.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Expedition II or the Makara Watches Sea Turtle?

The Makara Watches Sea Turtle 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 Makara Watches Sea Turtle?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Expedition II uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Makara Watches Sea Turtle uses the Seiko NH35A.

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Boldr Expedition IIvsMakara Watches Sea Turtle

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Boldr Expedition II

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MSRP $699

Makara Watches Sea Turtle

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MSRP $395

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Expedition II41mm

Sea Turtle44mm

Power Reserve

Expedition II38h

Sea Turtle41h

Water Resistance

Expedition II200m

Sea Turtle300m

MSRP

Expedition II$699

Sea Turtle$395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

I Eiger

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$395

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