Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMTvsBoldr Globetrotter GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT at true scale

ARCTIC GMT

Boldr Globetrotter GMT at true scale

Globetrotter GMT

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

12.7mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$560

$469

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH34

Seiko NH34

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.95mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
white
GMT Banff
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$560
$469
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Reviews

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Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT is widely praised for its excellent value, particularly at its $250 price point, featuring a Seiko NH34 automatic movement, a box sapphire crystal, and a lumed sapphire bezel. Owners appreciate its semi-original design among NH34 GMTs and the dial's textured triangles that catch the light beautifully. Some users have received watches with a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade, and the sporty look, especially with the rubber strap, is noted as appealing, as is the chance to support an emerging brand. On balance, owners rate the Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

Boldr Globetrotter GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Globetrotter GMT as a compelling sports watch and excellent value, with one owner finding it "addicting to look at." Reviewers highlight the watch's outstanding legibility, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black dial. The ceramic bezel is noted for its tight, knurled grip and smooth, quiet bidirectional ratcheting action. One reviewer specifically mentions the multi-city ceramic bezel's sharp markings and orange accents. However, one owner expresses disappointment, stating Boldr "missed the mark with this model." Overall, owners and reviewers largely laud the Boldr Globetrotter GMT for its legibility and bezel action, despite one dissenting opinion.

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