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Boldr Expedition IIvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Tangente 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 38 date
MSRP $3,320

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Tangente 38 date37.5mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Tangente 38 date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Tangente 38 date30m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Tangente 38 date$3,320

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
41mm
37.5mm
Thickness
14mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
I Eiger
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
DUW 4101
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$3,320

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its thinness, comfortable 38mm size, and simple Bauhaus-inspired design, noting its versatility and the quality of its German in-house manual-wind Alpha movement. However, some owners report significant accuracy issues, with one experiencing a gain of 60 seconds per day, and the hard-edged case is noted to be prone to scratches. The watch is also said to wear larger than its case size. On balance, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its elegant design and slim wearability, despite some concerns about accuracy and case durability.

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