Which is cheaper, the Boldr Expedition II or the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley?

At MSRP the Boldr Expedition II is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $980 for the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley — a $281 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Expedition II or the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley?

The Smiths Armstrong Siddeley wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Boldr Expedition II — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Expedition II or the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley?

The Boldr Expedition II is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley.

What movement does the Boldr Expedition II run compared to the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley?

The Boldr Expedition II runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley runs a manual (Unitas 6498).

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Boldr Expedition IIvsSmiths Armstrong Siddeley

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Boldr Expedition II

MSRP $699

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Smiths Armstrong Siddeley

MSRP $980

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Expedition II41mm

Armstrong Siddeley42mm

Power Reserve

Expedition II38h

Armstrong Siddeley—

Water Resistance

Expedition II200m

Armstrong Siddeley100m

MSRP

Expedition II$699

Armstrong Siddeley$980

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

I Eiger

Cream

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Unitas 6498

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$980

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