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Boldr Expedition IIvsBoldr Safari

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Safari200m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
I Eiger
Silver Fox

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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