BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Sand StormvsBremont Broadsword

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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 Sand Storm at true scale

Venture Sand Storm

Bremont Broadsword at true scale

Broadsword

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$299

lowest

$3,850

Movement

Seiko NH38

Bremont BE-95-2AV

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Bremont BE-95-2AV

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$3,850
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Reviews

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

BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Sand Storm

Owners widely praise the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Sand Storm for its lightweight titanium construction and excellent lume, with reviewers calling it potentially the best value titanium watch under $300. The watch features a 38mm blasted titanium case and 200m water resistance, with an automatic Seiko NH38 movement. Some owners note a noisy rotor and a "ghost date" issue, while one owner finds the nearly 48mm lug-to-lug measurement makes the 38mm case wear large. The 14mm thickness is also noted as contributing to a tough appearance but looking slightly odd from some angles. Overall, owners rate the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Sand Storm highly for its titanium build and value at $299.

Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatility as a GADA watch, its exceptional timekeeping with a COSC-certified movement averaging +0.5 seconds per day, and its hardened case. Some owners also highlight the sandwich dial and impressive build quality and finishing. One owner noted minor marks from strap changes and did not personally bond with the watch. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its robust build, accuracy, and adaptability to different straps and occasions.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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