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Boldr Expedition IIvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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