Boldr Odyssey OriginalvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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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.

Boldr Odyssey Original at true scale

Odyssey Original

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Diameter

45.5mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

49.3mm

lowest

Thickness

14.5mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

500m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

42h

50h

highest

MSRP

$799

lowest

$3,300

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 8L35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
44mm
Thickness
14.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
49.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Cali Black
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 8L35
Power Reserve
42h
50h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$3,300
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Reviews

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

Boldr Odyssey Original

The Boldr Odyssey Original is praised by owners for the personalized experience offered at the Boldr studio. One owner notes the blue dial and bronze case develop an amazing patina, and the watch comes in its original dive case for $350. The original strap is reported to be in good shape. On balance, owners appreciate the unique patina development and value proposition of the Boldr Odyssey Original.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive dial with a jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern, and its smooth bezel action. Some owners find it a refined evolution of previous models with a comfortable case and bracelet. However, a significant number of owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting it runs slow. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and the case design is described as making the watch feel top-heavy. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined design, despite widespread concerns about the movement's accuracy for the price.

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