Which is cheaper, the Boldr Expedition II or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $699 for the Boldr Expedition II — a $384 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Expedition II or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 41mm for the Boldr Expedition II — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Expedition II or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Boldr Expedition II is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Expedition II or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Boldr Expedition II.

What movement does the Boldr Expedition II run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Expedition II uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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Boldr Expedition IIvsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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Boldr Expedition II

expedition-eiger

MSRP $699

Seiko Essentials Automatic

srph87

MSRP $315

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Expedition II41mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Expedition II38h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Expedition II200m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Expedition II$699

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

I Eiger

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

4R35

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$315

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