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Boldr Expedition IIvsRZE Urbanist

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$299

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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