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Sternglas BerlinvsBoldr Expedition II

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Berlin
SternglasBerlin
MSRP $258
Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin38mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
Berlin$258
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$699

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What people say

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Sternglas Berlin

The Sternglas Berlin is praised for its stylish Art Deco-inspired design and slim 38mm case, offering good value at $270 for newcomers to watches. One reviewer notes the Miyota GM02 quartz movement is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, but flags the included leather strap as squeaky and suggests an alternative. Overall, owners find the Sternglas Berlin a satisfying purchase for its aesthetic and price point.

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.

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