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Boldr Odyssey OriginalvsSinn U1 S L

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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.

Sinn U1 S L

The Sinn U1 S L is widely praised for its intense, full-lume dial, a feature described as new technology that glows brightly, and its unique black and white "arctic tactical" aesthetic. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the Tegimented German submarine steel case for its exceptional scratch resistance and matte, non-reflective finish, with one owner reporting no scratches on the case after 17 years. The watch is also noted for its legibility and robust build, offering 1000m water resistance. However, some owners find the 44mm size and 14.7mm thickness wear large, and one reviewer noted the 4 o'clock crown positions lacked distinct clicks, leading to difficult date changes. Accuracy figures for the ETA 2824-2 movement vary, with one owner seeing +1/+2 s/day and another about -6 s/day. The Tegimented bracelet is reported to scratch more easily than the case by some, while others found it held up well.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Original45.5mm
U1 S L44mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Original42h
U1 S L38h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Original500m
U1 S L1,000m
MSRP
Odyssey Original$799
U1 S L$3,532

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
44mm
Thickness
14.5mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Finish
black
Water Resistance
500m
1000m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Cali Black
Black
Indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminescent

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$3,532
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