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Boldr Expedition IIvsSeiko Astron

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Astron100m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
I Eiger
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$2,500

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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.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

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