BOLDR Supply Co. Five In A Row IIvsVentus Watches Northstar
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Measurements
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Five In A Row II
Northstar
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Thickness
12.8mm
lowest
13mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
MSRP
$399
n/a
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH35
Case
5 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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 praise the Ventus Northstar for its overbuilt and practical diver watch aspects, with perceived quality far above its price point. One owner notes the brass case measures 40mm with a 45mm lug to lug and 13mm thickness, featuring a double-domed sapphire crystal with inner AR coating. The case is rated for 300m water resistance. Some owners find the N1 version's dial underwhelming and the rubber strap flimsy, while one owner reports the white dial WD007ST has a noticeably misaligned date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Ventus Northstar highly for its exceptional value and robust build quality at its price point.
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