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

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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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