Which is cheaper, the Boldr Expedition II or the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour?

At MSRP the Boldr Expedition II is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $4,498 for the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour — a $3,799 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Expedition II or the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour?

The Boldr Expedition II wears larger at 41mm versus 40.5mm for the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Expedition II or the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour?

The Boldr Expedition II is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Expedition II or the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour?

The Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Boldr Expedition II.

What movement does the Boldr Expedition II run compared to the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Expedition II uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour uses the Sellita SW200.

Side by side

Boldr Expedition IIvsFears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

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

Boldr Expedition II

expedition-eiger

MSRP $699

Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

brunswick-40-5-jump-hour-china-blue

MSRP $4,498

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Expedition II41mm

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour40.5mm

Power Reserve

Expedition II38h

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour40h

Water Resistance

Expedition II200m

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour10m

MSRP

Expedition II$699

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour$4,498

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

I Eiger

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$4,498

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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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Fratello

Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

Owners widely praise the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour's stunning aventurine dial and vintage-modern aesthetic, with some noting excellent finishing. Reviewers highlight its fun dial visuals and unique in-house jump hour module. Owners are split on legibility with the jump hour complication, and some find the 12.8mm thickness substantial for some wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour highly for its unique dial and jump hour complication, despite some concerns about thickness and legibility.

Hodinkee

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