Side by side

Boldr The BoysvsZelos Eagle 2

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Boys38mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
The Boys40h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
The Boys200m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
The Boys$299
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
39mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Anthracite
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$899

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Boldr The Boys vs Zelos Eagle 2 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.