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Boldr Expedition IIvsOrient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index for looking and feeling more expensive than its price tag, with reviewers noting its tasteful redesign and clean dial. Some owners find the Roman numerals and baton markers visually jarring, while others consider the 40.5mm case too large for their wrists and the stock bracelet unappealing. One owner notes some noise when the watch is shaken, and a reviewer flags the mineral glass crystal and basic movement decoration as trade-offs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index highly for its dress watch aesthetic and value, despite some reservations about its dial design and size.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index40.5mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index30m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index$295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
I Eiger
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
F6724
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$295
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