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Boldr Odyssey OriginalvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Original45.5mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Original42h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Original500m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Odyssey Original$799
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
45.5mm
38mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$725
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