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Boldr Expedition IIvsStraton Straton Daily Driver MKII

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Straton Daily Driver MKII
StratonStraton Daily Driver MKII
MSRP $299

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Straton Daily Driver MKII44mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Straton Daily Driver MKII
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Straton Daily Driver MKII200m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Straton Daily Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
I Eiger
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$299

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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.

Straton Daily Driver MKII

Owners praise the Straton Daily Driver MKII for its AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement at its price, with the comfortable Barton band fitting well for daily wear. The watch features a clean white dial with double panda chronograph subdials, stick indices, and a thin black bezel that owners find visually appealing. One caveat is availability — the watch is difficult to find for sale. Overall, the consensus is that the Straton Daily Driver MKII offers strong value through its sapphire crystal and quartz reliability, marred primarily by scarcity in the market.

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