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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 $595

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$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.5mm
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
4R57
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$595

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

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