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Boldr Expedition IIvsZelos Vitesse

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I Eiger
Gulf
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
La Joux-Perret L100
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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