Which is cheaper, the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Black Dawn or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Black Dawn is the cheaper of the two at $339, against $350 for the Seiko 5KX — a $11 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Black Dawn or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 38mm for the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Black Dawn — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Black Dawn or the Seiko 5KX?

The BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Black Dawn is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Black Dawn run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Black Dawn uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko 5KX uses the Seiko 4R36.

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BOLDR Supply Co.Venture Black Dawn

MSRP $339

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Seiko 5KX

MSRP $350

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Venture Black Dawn38mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

Venture Black Dawn—

5KX41h

Water Resistance

Venture Black Dawn200m

5KX100m

MSRP

Venture Black Dawn$339

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$339

$350

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