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Boldr Expedition IIvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
41mm
34mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I Eiger
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$420

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What people say

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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.

Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

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