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Farer Discovery OlivevsBoldr Expedition II

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

Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
68h
38h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Farer Discovery Olive

Owners widely praise the Farer Discovery Olive for its unusual dial color, crisp indices and hands, and versatile wearability, with one owner noting its fit and finishing punches above its price point. The optional bracelet design is praised, though one owner observes it does not sit flush with the case. Accuracy is reported at +8 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery Olive highly for its surprising quality and distinctive aesthetic at its price.

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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