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Boldr Expedition IIvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
41mm
34mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
I Eiger
Silver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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