BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Carbon BlackvsTimefactors PRS-29A

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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. Venture Carbon Black at true scale

Venture Carbon Black

Timefactors PRS-29A at true scale

PRS-29A

Diameter

38mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

46.8mm

Thickness

12mm

11.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$299

lowest

$544

Movement

Seiko NH38

ETA 2801-2

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
ETA 2801-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$544
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Carbon Black

Owners widely praise the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Carbon Black as a stylish, comfortable, and durable tool watch offering good value at its $299 price point, appreciating its lightweight titanium build, clean dial, 38mm case, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. Some community members note the basic Seiko NH38 movement and find the included NATO strap mediocre. One owner reported their watch's movement became magnetized and required warranty service. On balance, owners rate the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Carbon Black highly for its unique look and robust titanium construction at an accessible price.

Timefactors PRS-29A

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-29A for its excellent value and craftsmanship, noting its classic design, 36mm case size, and manual-wind ETA 2801-2 movement. Community members highlight its anti-magnetic properties and 100m water resistance, with some finding it a functional piece of watchmaking history and a great grab-and-go beater. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +5 seconds per day, while another desires a screw-down crown for improved water resistance. Criticisms also include poor lume and an uncomfortable OEM NATO strap, though one owner specifically praises the sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-29A highly for its compact size and value as a military/field watch.