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.

BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Wayfarer-Olive at true scale

Venture Wayfarer-Olive

Formex Field Automatic at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Ash Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8217
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$339
$881
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Reviews

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

BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Wayfarer-Olive

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.

Formex Field Automatic

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.

From video reviewers

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.