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Boldr Odyssey OriginalvsSheffield 1A 38

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What people say

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Boldr Odyssey Original

Owners widely praise the Boldr Odyssey Original's value, with one noting the blue dial and bronze case develop an amazing patina and another highlighting the personalized purchase experience. The watch is available for $350 and comes in its original dive case. One owner observed that the 12 o'clock markers on a bronze variant were not straight. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Original highly for its developing patina and strong value proposition.

Sheffield 1A 38

Sheffield 1A 38 owners praise its superb quality, sturdiness, and amazing price, with some feeling it is more substantial than a Seiko 5. One owner notes the bezel action could be crisper. Shipping fees are considered too expensive. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield 1A 38 highly for its quality and value at the affordable price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Original45.5mm
1A 3838mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Original42h
1A 38
Water Resistance
Odyssey Original500m
1A 38200m
MSRP
Odyssey Original$799
1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
38mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Cali Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$238
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