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Boldr Expedition IIvsSternglas Sedius

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Sedius40mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Sedius
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Sedius50m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
TMI VH31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$301

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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.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

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