Boderry Admiral GMT Bronze DivervsSignum Cuda 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.

Boderry Admiral GMT Bronze Diver at true scale

Admiral GMT Bronze Diver

Signum Cuda GMT at true scale

Cuda GMT

Diameter

40mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

lowest

49.9mm

Thickness

13mm

lowest

13.4mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$299

lowest

$499

Movement

Seiko NH34

Seiko NH34

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
49.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
SuperLuminova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$499
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Boderry Admiral GMT Bronze Diver

Owners widely praise the Boderry ADMIRAL GMT - 200M Waterproof Bronze Automatic Diver Watch as a bargain at $118, highlighting its titanium construction and GMT functionality. The bezel action is noted as smooth with 24 soft clicks and no play, a significant positive for one owner. On balance, owners rate the Boderry ADMIRAL GMT - 200M Waterproof Bronze Automatic Diver Watch highly for its value and functional bezel.

Signum Cuda GMT

Owners widely praise the Signum Cuda GMT for its full lume dial, with one source noting "outrageous amounts of lume" that glows for hours, outperforming many more expensive watches. The thermally blued meteorite dial is described as stunning, and the Lapis Lazuli dial is also a point of admiration. The 42.5mm titanium case with a scratch-resistant coating is appreciated for its fit and finish. However, some owners criticize the hands' lume for being significantly weaker than the dial's. One owner reported crystal fogging during kayaking, suggesting a failure of the 200m water resistance, and found the brand unresponsive regarding warranty. The bezel action was initially stiff for one user but improved after oiling. The Signum Cuda GMT is available for around $500. Overall, owners rate the Signum Cuda GMT highly for its exceptional lume and unique dial options, though concerns exist regarding hand lume and water resistance.

From video reviewers

The full lume dial is a significant strength, providing impressive illumination. Its titanium construction contributes to its toughness and value at the price point. Reviewers noted a contrast issue with the second hand's legibility.