BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Sand StormvsMeridiano Watches Lost Astronaut

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.

The Meridiano Watches Lost Astronaut is praised for its bold, colorful, and amazing dial with creative lume application. Owners express strong desire and satisfaction with the aesthetic, with one builder noting appreciation for the case's match with the dial and oversized hands. The watch is described as a custom build using parts from various sources. Overall, owners rate the Meridiano Watches Lost Astronaut highly for its unique and exciting dial design.