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Boldr Expedition IIvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I Eiger
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
4R35
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$475

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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