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Boldr Expedition IIvsFarer Portobello - Nearly New

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Portobello - Nearly New
FarerPortobello - Nearly New
MSRP $1,155

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Portobello - Nearly New38.5mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Portobello - Nearly New63h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Portobello - Nearly New100m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Portobello - Nearly New$1,155

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW510M
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
38h
63h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,155

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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.

Farer Portobello - Nearly New

Farer Portobello - Nearly New is widely praised for its striking good looks and build quality, exceeding expectations from website photos. Owners appreciate its unique design and the value it offers, with one noting the manual movement and another highlighting the "pop" of its color combinations. The 38.5mm size is considered acceptable on a 7.5-inch wrist. One owner reported a small white spec on the sapphire crystal, suggesting it was likely internal and not a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Farer Portobello - Nearly New highly for its visually striking design and perceived value.

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