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Boldr Expedition IIvsVaer Field

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Field
VaerField
MSRP $329

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Field40h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Field100m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I Eiger
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$329

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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.

Vaer Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

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