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Boldr Expedition IIvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich

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Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699
Zürich
NOMOS GlashütteZürich
MSRP $4,930

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition II41mm
Zürich39.8mm
Power Reserve
Expedition II38h
Zürich43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Expedition II200m
Zürich50m
MSRP
Expedition II$699
Zürich$4,930

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39.8mm
Thickness
14mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.4mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$4,930

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich is widely praised for its immaculate dial design and top-notch case finishing, with reviewers highlighting the beautifully finished in-house movement. Owners and reviewers alike commend its dual-timezone complication and satisfying time zone advancement. The 39.9mm or 40mm case offers comfortable wearability with a balanced presence. Some find the small hour markers outside the city ring slightly difficult to read at a glance, and the long lugs can be polarizing. The watch functions as a GMT or travel time piece, displaying two time zones simultaneously rather than 24. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich highly for its stunning dial and excellent movement finishing at its price point.

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