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Boldr Expedition IIvsSternglas Taiga GMT

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
52mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I Eiger
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$237

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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