Boderry Seaturtle Ocean AutomaticvsRatio FreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32GS202A

Seaturtle Ocean Automatic
BoderrySeaturtle Ocean Automatic

Ref. menwatch-automatic-seaturtle-ocean-t001·MSRP $179

FreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32GS202A
RatioFreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32GS202A

Ref. ratio-freediver-professional-500m-sapphire-blue-dial-automatic-32gs202a-blu-mens-watch·MSRP $130

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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 Seaturtle Ocean Automatic at true scale

Seaturtle Ocean Automatic

Ratio FreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32GS202A at true scale

FreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32GS202A

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

100m

500m

highest

MSRP

$179

$130

lowest

Movement

Miyota 8215

Miyota 8215

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$130
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Reviews

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

Boderry Seaturtle Ocean Automatic

Owners widely report the Boderry Seaturtle Ocean Automatic offers incredible value for its price, with one owner noting accuracy at -1 second per day and reasonable bezel action. However, community members also flag significant quality concerns, including rusted spring bars after ocean exposure, a defective movement requiring adjustment, and exceptionally poor bezel action described as the worst encountered. The hexagonal lume is reported to last only 30 seconds. On balance, owners are divided, with some finding excellent value and others expressing significant disappointment and advising others to look elsewhere due to perceived quality issues.

Ratio FreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32GS202A

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32GS202A for its exceptional value and solid build quality, with one owner specifically highlighting the screw-down crown as the most robust they have experienced. The watch is considered a feature-loaded dive-style option, offering 500m water resistance, and is seen as a step above competitors in its price bracket. One owner notes the use of a Miyota 8000 series movement without a hacking feature. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32GS202A highly for its impressive build and value proposition.