Which is cheaper, the Boldr Expedition II or the Varius SEEK?

At MSRP the Boldr Expedition II is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $1,095 for the Varius SEEK — a $396 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Expedition II or the Varius SEEK?

The Varius SEEK 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 Varius SEEK?

The Varius SEEK is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Boldr Expedition II.

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Boldr Expedition IIvsVarius SEEK

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Boldr Expedition II

MSRP $699

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Varius SEEK

SEEK

MSRP $1,095

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Expedition II41mm

SEEK42mm

Power Reserve

Expedition II38h

SEEK38h

Water Resistance

Expedition II200m

SEEK300m

MSRP

Expedition II$699

SEEK$1,095

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

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Dial Color

I Eiger

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

1 specs

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$1,095

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