Which is cheaper, the Boldr Expedition II or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $699 for the Boldr Expedition II — a $274 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Expedition II or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Boldr Expedition II wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Expedition II or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Boldr Expedition II is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Expedition II or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Boldr Expedition II.

What movement does the Boldr Expedition II run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Expedition II uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Boldr Expedition IIvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Boldr Expedition II

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MSRP $699

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Expedition II41mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Expedition II38h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Expedition II200m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Expedition II$699

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

I Eiger

Dollar Diver

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$425

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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.

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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