BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Wayfarer-OlivevsFormex Field Automatic
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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.

Venture Wayfarer-Olive

Field Automatic
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
lowest
46.6mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
150m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$339
lowest
$881
Movement
Miyota 8217
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 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. Venture Wayfarer-Olive for its attractive colorway, angular 38mm titanium case, and textured dial, noting its comfortable fit on smaller wrists due to its 44mm lug-to-lug distance and lightweight construction. The Miyota 8217 automatic movement is described as reliable and accurate enough for the price, with specific mentions of the sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and 20mm lugs. Some owners express a desire for a date complication, while one notes disappointment with the removal of the Pelican-style hard case from the packaging. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Wayfarer-Olive a high-value proposition, particularly for its titanium build and features at its price point.
The Formex Field Automatic is widely praised for its durable, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment, offering robust and lightweight wearability. Owners and reviewers highlight the upmarket feel and legibility of its complex dials, the comfort provided by quick-release straps and carbon clasps, and the value it presents under $1000. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. Some find the numeral typography less appealing, and one reviewer notes the lume application is thin and not long-lasting. The watch is priced at $870 or £695. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium construction and well-executed, legible dials at its price point.
The titanium case construction and the sandwich dial are consistently praised. Reviewers noted a perceived "corner cut" and questioned the value at its price point.
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