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Boldr Expedition IIvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
9.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I Eiger
40mm
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
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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