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Boldr Expedition IIvsNivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Valjoux
MSRP $5,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Chronomaster Valjoux38mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Chronomaster Valjoux48h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Chronomaster Valjoux100m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Chronomaster Valjoux$5,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Open Case back with Sapphire Glass

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I Eiger
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Valjoux 23
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$5,000

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What people say

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux

The Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster is praised for its vintage aesthetic and versatility, with the Aventurine Blue variant offering a unique starry dial and world time bezel. Owners note the sub-dials are small and difficult to read, and the Sellita SW510 movement exhibits rotor wobble and hand play. The $5,000 price point is a significant increase from previous reissues. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster highly for its vintage aesthetic and unique dial options, despite some concerns about sub-dial legibility and movement characteristics.

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