My Favorite Microbrand Ever? Which Do I Recommend?

[@n00dyl69]

i love field watches.

[@MortalMechanica]

I pulled the trigger on the Expedition Sinai and don't regret it one bit. Such a slick watch with a big personality. Definitely compliments my divers.

[@handcoding]

2:38 - Who TF trademarked “NATO”‽ And how does one nab the trademark for the acronym for “North Atlantic Treaty Organization”?

[@slcarsuk]

Probably Nato themselves

[@ericwhitlow7364]

All three look amazing. Love the second and third one.

[@sagnik8432]

The version one is absolutely the best looking of all 3. Very conventional case and dial, crisp white hands and indices. Blue dual color lume!

[@traviswrigg5158]

The version 2 is such a tepid disappointment. The version 1 was like the cool hip younger brother for the alpinist, already a pretty unique hip watch. But the version 2 is like... "Oh look. Another diver. Blah."

[@SimonBastien]

@@traviswrigg5158 I totally agree with you !!! The first Boldr Expedition Everest, was on their very first watch and they succeeded to get up there along side with the Seiko Alpinist, that was impressive seriously, I am one of those that want that original Boldr Expedition Everest back in production ! With the Boldr Venture they came back a little bit on the track that they defined with their main original style and it's what they do best !!!

[@83Jnorth]

The boldr venture is what Hamilton should’ve given us years ago!

[@AIRFORCEFREAK1]

Honestly these Boldr watches are all perfection.

[@VOIDVIDS]

Sad to have missed out on the Expedition v.1

[@armandojuan64]

I am in love with your watch , the orange strap ... perfect .

[@armandocardenas6094]

I wanted the Expedition Everest but since they discontinued it, I settled for the White Sands. I love it.

[@maurolorenzotongco5521]

I never pulled the trigger on a Boldr Venture because it doesn't have a date window (yes, I am one of those who like date complications on my field watches). I love the Venture's design though. Also considering a Mitch Mason but again no date window--that said, your Microbrand Monday's are killing me man 😁

[@Javysayajin]

Very nice watch, the one with orange nato, blue dial.

[@mariolazoz]

The blue one is really pretty! Whats your opinion about swatch watches? Do you own any?

[@olivermiller8943]

I think I am going to preorder the field medic version of the venture

[@randalljenks7564]

I have the blue face titanium Venture, wear it as much or more than any of my others. Light, bulletproof, good looking and really accurate. Recommended.

[@isaachatton4463]

The original Boldr Expedition--with the circular case, knurled crowns, and exhibition case back--was a nice clean versatile tool watch at a decent value (especially for those lucky enough to get it at the amazing $389 Kickstarter price.) The new models--with their blocky cases, chunky crowns, and closed case back--not so much. Sure the Sellita SW200 isn't the world's prettiest movement, but it's still cool to see the guts of your watch in action when you're bored. The Expedition is still a great rugged watch, but at $600, there are just too many watches on my radar that appeal to my aesthetic tastes far more than Boldr's current offerings. There's a reason why it's nearly impossible to find a used Expedition V1 for sale. Maybe I'm just getting old, but all these brands bumping up their prices constantly seems excessive. The Ventures are good, but now double the price ($150 to $300) for a change from quartz to auto. I would have preferred a $100 max increase for the addition of the Seiko SII NH35A movement (an NH35A only costs $40.) Now, if they relaunch the model one, I'll be more interested. I'd buy an original Expedition for sure if they dropped the price by $100. *A Boldr Expedition V1 for $499 or an automatic Boldr Venture for $249... sign me up!*

[@DIYivan04]

The 4 o clock date window on the first watch works because of the 4 o clock crown location

[@daniellondon6310]

Regarding the third watch, my only critique is the strap. I think it would go great with a leather strap.

[@bt3750]

I wish they'd make that series 1 again. I liked it the best.

[@splashpit]

I think the logo looks like a teardrop , a constant reminder of the resell value . Having said that i would have the Everest logo removed .

[@armandojuan64]

You should check the Islander from Long Island watch .

[@HunterAsesino1]

Boldr took a step back moving from the series 1 to the series 2. Fortunately my Venture has everything I need in a field watch, and nothing more.

[@devissaputra469]

Hi man, just asking cause im thinking of buying the venture. Could like dress up venture a bit? how is your opinion of changing the strap to bracelet or leather one? Thanks in advance

[@itzlnix919]

Great comparison, waiting for my Venture carbon

[@TheTraveyD]

sold me on the Venture... just ordered the August release

[@milchpuder]

Nice look at these watches. I wouldn't mind a Venture with a higher grade quartz, but I'm not complaining about having an automatic either.

[@geraldacevedo7598]

Bolder Matterhorn and I just ordered the boldr venture in jungle green.

[@frankkollar2278]

Nice review sir I like these watches and also prefer the version 1 I wish they would lume the North marker on the bezel I realize you need Sun to use the compass but you can still use a compass bezel for timing (all you need is one mark) just not in the dark anyway Cheers stay safe and healthy

[@stevefox8605]

I like the Venture most. All sweet watches, can see one in my collection in the future. Prefer my sarb 017 Alpinist tho. Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻

[@antz16]

Great reviews, as usual. How about a session on Spinnaker?

[@tman040496tb]

I love this watch but I'm a big guy with 9 inch wrists. Will I have to get a new band and if so what should I get.

[@devono7230]

Wow a field watch that can handle rain. Hamilton burn victim here 😭

[@danwaz5218]

Your Hammy broke in the rain? Practically store mine in water and I've never had a problem. Haven't heard that from other owners. What reference #?

[@devono7230]

DAN Wa Z H694190 👍

[@devono7230]

Terry Newton why is mine rooted then?

[@devono7230]

Terry Newton washing dishes.

[@devono7230]

Terry Newton yer most likely dam it.

[@surfitli]

I actually recently sold an Expedition Version 1 Killamajero ( the all black version). I was very surprised how much it went for, more than retail.

[@heytoddy3972]

Excited for my venture, went with the blue.

[@harrkev]

The Venture in Jungle Green or in Blue looks great. The numerals glow too. Hey, why don't you invest in a cheap scale? In addition to knowing the measurements of a watch, some of us are interested in the weight too.

[@jebus88]

I'm a big fan of Boldr, I have the Expedition 1, Venture 1 & 2. For the Venture 2, I made a paracord strap for it.

[@targaflorio3239]

Great video Jory. Straton for mine. Love their vintage style Racing Chronos. The Curve. Just awesome.

[@Alex_Outside]

can’t you still use the inner rotating bezel as a compass?

[@kylebonkowski4273]

My Venture just got delivered 15 mins ago....this thing is awesome

[@shawn1928]

I prefer your version of the Everest (version 1?) for its dial and silver hands, more the current rendition

[@chrisk1361]

I have the all black 1st edition expedition, toughest watch in my collection. Have even gone diving with it by accident.

[@anthonycapo1998]

So I love the simple style of field watches. I’m a noobie and the venture is what I have been considering. Do you think that’s a good first nice watch?

[@TheMarslMcFly]

I'm still really new to watches, what I still haven't really understood yet, what's hacking? And why does it make a watch better than a watch without hacking? Also I'm really sad they don't make the V1 Everest anymore. I prefer the round case much over the V2.

[@lawcane]

It means you can pull the crown and stop the second hand on an automatic so you can synchronize it perfectly with another watch or your phone.

[@lawcane]

And, it doesn't make it better per se, it's just a feature that some people find important. Like Parker Lewis, 'Synchronize Swatches'

[@xenithrone]

Matthew Cleary then on a non hacking how do you set the time

[@lawcane]

@@xenithrone You can set the time to the minute, but the second hand still moves when you are adjusting the hours and the date and the day. Like when you pull the crown, the second hand doesnt stop on a non hacking watch.

[@TheMarslMcFly]

@@lawcane Ahh, alright! That sounds really cool actually. Thanks! :)

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Massive player in the field watch range now, theyre insane quality for the price

[@robertm8401]

Really digging that version 1 Everest. Dimensions are perfect for my 7 inch wrist. I'd opt for a "boring" black seatbelt nylon strap.

[@jimmccaig7946]

Version 1 for me. Just rocks

[@starfighterusscv-6693]

What's your opinion on Lum-Tec? I love the X2 so much I bought one. It does have the Selita SW200-1 movement. I like their watches so much I also got a C6. It's not a field watch, like the X2, and it has the NH35, SII movement. Love your channel! I'm subscribing.

[@secretariat-13]

I own the Venture (blue face +5s) I love it but, I like the first version of the expedition a bit more, I personally like round watches, bottom line, any of these watches are awesome, boldr is a great microbrand watch maker in my view, one of the best ones out there, pretty cool review...

[@andrewchong79]

I own the expedition 2 everest and I love it on a metal band.

[@loganholmberg2295]

I wish bolder still made the version 1 Expedition. I love the knurled knobs😅 and orange highlights. Definatly at the top of my feild watch list after getting my Momentum Fieldwalker.

[@loganholmberg2295]

Also the timing Bezel on the v2 is stupid cause there is not marking for all the minutes. Its not often I have to time things on 5 minute intervals. Ramen is 3 minutes and KD is 8 minutes cooking time for example.

[@michaelhernandez1551]

Any idea where one can purchase an Expedition series 1?

[@trafficface]

Please may you review the Citizen nj0100 there is something about this watch I can't get it out of my head. Especially like the silver dial solid bracelet you can get it in the UK for around 124 USD. I know it's a citizen but seriously it's worth a look.

[@craigwoolbert2443]

nice review

[@nicholasolifant9538]

I love field watches period , but I'll go with the white one

[@clarencebenjaminlim]

Will support my home grown brand soon.

[@matthewburnham7383]

How do you feel about luminox

[@Paweeekan]

Hey have you checked out the Tempest Commodore and the Tempest Carbon?

[@alaincordova2]

Quick question- why do you prefer the sellita over the ETA?

[@AlexanderLoh]

Hey man, since you're on microbrands, you wanna try doing a video on LIV? Specifically their dive watches.

[@Raleighthechocolatelab]

Please take a look at Farer watches, I’d like to hear your opinion.

[@PrestonsThoughts]

whats a good budget friendly watch thats not too bulky? I guess like Under $150? My wrist is small just like my budget lol

[@Nathan.Guthrie]

I'd be going for a seiko snk807 (blue) or snk809 (black). 37mm automatic all for around the 150 dollar mark. I've got more expensive watches but the snk809 still gets a LOT of wrist time. You can also upgrade them over time. I've got a sapphire crystal in mine and I've polished the bezel to give a slightly more dressy vibe. only thing i will say is you need to get an aftermarket strap (seikos straps are normally pretty cheep feeling). Go leather if you want the watch to wear thinner or a NATO if you want it to wear bigger. Hope this helps.

[@PrestonsThoughts]

@@Nathan.Guthrie thanks man I'll look into it!

[@TheDevilmayfart]

Orient 3 star watches are below 40mm and they're usually under $100. I'm actually wearing one right now :)

[@PrestonsThoughts]

@@TheDevilmayfart thanks I'll check them out!

[@aidenburgess217]

word of the day is partial lol. love the video. very nice

[@jayrdee8929]

Thoughts on the field medic chronograph.

[@roydoorenspleet1548]

What a coincidence - just hit buy on a Boldr Venture 2018 this morning ^^ And then the store owner gave me 30% discount if I order another one within 3 days.. I am saving money! XD

[@larryknicks]

This is the video I needed. Debating which boldr to budget for. I like the Matterhorn and Venture, but there’s no compass. Not a fan of the dial color in the Everest. They’re sooooo robust and it’s making me indecisive!!!! 😤

[@SevGW]

I love when microbrand-monday falls on a friday

[@JJ-pm4jc]

Jory what’s your opinion on Zelos watches? I think they use quality materials and I want to like them but the way they pump out new watches at huge sizes it feels like a hint of Invicta as well😕

[@tonyprovideo]

i like the version 2 better. maybe it is black. haha. I got the black venture. Now i am working to get the expedition.

[@raphael9339]

Where can you buy the first watch shown here - Boldr Expedition Series 1?

[@Aggnog]

I'd really like to see a review of the rally 2 model, with a mecaquartz movement it has a hand sweep much closer to an automatic.

[@treehugger3615]

I'll stick to my Seiko SNK for the field watch thank you.

[@elgordo15]

I have the first venture and I like it, but it is still not the perfect work watch for me. The new chronograph Rally 2, I think could be it. The colors, the lume, new hands and the date window perfectly placed.

[@williamhill7312]

Great video

[@pilgrim8610]

pleae make a video about laco watches....plz.........

[@khabuda]

Honestly, I really don't care for the compass bezels in any watch. I understand the concept, but if you can't figure out which way is north, then you've got bigger problems, and you probably wouldn't be able to figure out how to find it with a watch anyway. That, and no matter how diligently you try to get N on your bezel, you couldn't possibly get a bearing more accurate than dead reckoning anyway. I love watches, but buying a real compass, preferably with a sight of some kind, and reading the Wilderness Navigation textbook annually is so much more responsible than using a watch. And PRACTICE using your compass.

[@GeneralGnn]

Do you have any thoughts on the Boldr field medic?

[@D2MightyDucks]

Great brand. Just checked their website out! I think I'll be getting one or two real soon.

[@vangpaoyang726]

Hey T3, have you heard of Yema, a French watchmaking company? You should take a look at their Aviation series, the Flygraf Pilot, with an French in-house movement that’s beats 28,800 A/h and has a power reserve of 45 hours, plus 300m of water resistance. Your fellow viewer,

[@culichi0776]

They have terrible quality control. I ordered the superman 41 mm and the bracelet locks up all the time

[@stigotmarbjelland6819]

That placement of the date at 4 o`clock is horrible, they have to stop it!!! Why do not more makers offer watches without date????? Who needs date?

[@valor2336]

My field watch can’t handle water. I have a glycine combat 3787 in titanium but it’s pre invicta

[@reedgrabowski8314]

Jory is the CEO for the T3 Army - 120K STRONG and still growing.

[@NicolasRouelle]

it's certainly a dumb question but why there is no real compass in center of field watches? a field watch that play with magnetic field ;)

[@PETERJOHN101]

I suspect it has something to do with the fact that magnetism interferes with the movement of the watch.

[@connorleeduckworth8952]

Please review the Hawkrigger watch strap products from the UK 🤘🏼🤘🏼 utterly stunning 🇬🇧

[@leepenney6104]

I'd be tempted by a Venture... if they made a quartz version. It would be much more durable, and even lighter.

[@DMac-il6kl]

Hi T3 Who sells the NATO leather strap on watch #2 “middle watch” and where can I buy one? Also, how does the Oris Advanced BC3 day/date compare to the expedition series 1 or 2?

[@alfredocastaneda54]

Hey Jory, is the Boldr Odyssey still in the collection?

[@willardhooton920]

Hey Jory, have you checked out the Yema Flygraf yet? Probably more field watch on steroids than pilot watch!

[@childrolland]

Boldr Gates series

[@evanstanway7427]

Anyone know if Boldr ship their watches internationally to the UK?

[@maarteneh]

Yes they do.

[@evanstanway7427]

maarteneh Thanks 👍

[@mihailmanev5358]

Can someone please explain the NATO name debacle ?

[@scottrockett6382]

Knew this was going to be Boldr. lol

[@rasterroo]

If I were to ever buy one, the V1 is the best version in my book by a mile. The only thing I would personally change is the crown knurlings. I actually prefer the other style of knurling on the venture and V2. V2's case shape and more compact watch face design looks off. I also hate dislike the hands the V2 has as it looks not as clean. I much more prefer the syringe hands.

[@LuisReyes-qu2zr]

Hi Jory When are you going to review Steinhart watches. Thanks.

[@egbh5819]

The amount on the check! 🤣🤣🤣

[@mihailmanev5358]

The venture for sure is the best choice all things considered, but just not the Sand Storm. Carbon Black is more versatile and has better lume.

[@tawipausian8003]

Sincapore for the win

[@culichi0776]

I've owned two boldr watches. They are ok, I wasnt impressed. I fell for the trap of KZbinrs raving about the brand. Ordered 1 and received one as a gift. It was mmm i cant find thr word...."boring" something about it just didn't call out to me. I gave them away and thr people that received them liked them a lot

[@PETERJOHN101]

I would choose a Bertucci over Boldr at 1/5th the cost.

[@VictoriaStobbie]

But can we say “G10” straps? Just wondering.

[@Lavishlyfat]

You can sit on my Board of Directors, Jory 😉

[@LesterLovesWatches]

Tbh if you count up the hours Jory has spoken about the brand, a free watch is not that much to ask. I would call it “thanks” rather than payment.

[@arifridha]

try reise

[@thetimeteller]

I did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGXEg2yIbtubirs