BOLDR Supply Co. Five In A Row IIvsMinus-8 Field 1S

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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. Five In A Row II at true scale

Five In A Row II

Minus-8 Field 1S at true scale

Field 1S

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

52mm

Thickness

12.8mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$399

$298

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$298
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Reviews

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BOLDR Supply Co. Five In A Row II

Owners widely praise the BOLDR Supply Co. Five In A Row II for its value and materials, with one owner noting its automatic movement keeps excellent time. Reviewers highlight its detailed finishing, fully lumed dial for legibility, and comfortable NATO strap, deeming it a versatile adventure companion. The BOLDR Supply Co. Five In A Row II is a 38mm watch with 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the BOLDR Supply Co. Five In A Row II highly for its impressive finishing and legibility at its affordable price point.

Minus-8 Field 1S

Owners widely praise the Minus-8 Field 1S for its value at $450, modern styling, and titanium case. Reviewers highlight the detailed, layered blackout dial with a surprisingly readable red-on-black scheme. However, the case is described as thick and tall, and the rounded rectangular crown is frustrating to manipulate. Some owners note the Seiko NH35A movement keeps time around +20 seconds per day, and the sapphire crystal creates significant reflections that hinder legibility in direct sunlight. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Minus-8 Field 1S for its dial design and titanium construction, despite noted legibility and ergonomic drawbacks.

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