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Boldr Expedition IIvsLorier Hydra SIII

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
38h
40h

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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