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Boldr Expedition IIvsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$450

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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 AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

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