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Farer GMT BEZELvsBoldr Expedition II

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL38mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.25mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its enthusiastic color combinations, wearable dimensions, and impressive fit and finish for the price. Reviewers highlight its great utility with 200m water resistance, a vintage-charm bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. Some owners find the white dial's legibility lacking due to polished hands, and one noted the bezel does not glow, though the blue dial version features a lumed bezel. The GMT movement is described as a caller-style by one reviewer, and opinions on its overall value place it from luxury-rivaling to mid-tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its unique design and excellent value at its 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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