BOLDR Supply Co. Field Medic IVvsTool Watch Co TWCO. Essential Chronograph

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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 Supply Co. Field Medic IV at true scale

Field Medic IV

Tool Watch Co TWCO. Essential Chronograph at true scale

TWCO. Essential Chronograph

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

46.4mm

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

12.3mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

30m

MSRP

$299

$245

lowest

Movement

Seiko VK64

Seiko VK64

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.2mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.4mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$245
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Reviews

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BOLDR Supply Co. Field Medic IV

Owners widely praise the BOLDR Supply Co. Field Medic IV for its lightweight, comfortable wearability, with many finding it an appealing daily driver due to its subtle camp and appearance. The 38mm case is noted as compact, and the pulsometer function is considered fun to use, even if not always practical. Some owners appreciate the lack of a ticking second hand, and the lume is described as "extremely cool" despite its short duration. However, the small sub-dials can be difficult to read, and the bead-blasted titanium case is flagged as a scratch magnet. One owner advises against the brand due to past issues with other models. On balance, owners rate the BOLDR Supply Co. Field Medic IV highly for its comfortable, lightweight wearability and unique pulsometer function.

Tool Watch Co TWCO. Essential Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Tool Watch Co TWCO. Essential Chronograph for its Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. One owner, however, feels the watch has an identity crisis, finding the classic Breguet hands and Roman numerals clash with its sporty chronograph and tachymeter bezel. On balance, owners appreciate the movement, though one notes a design conflict.

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