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Boldr BOLDR Venture (Legacy)vsCitizen Series 8 870

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BOLDR Venture (Legacy)
BoldrBOLDR Venture (Legacy)
MSRP $149
Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,095

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)38mm
Series 8 87039mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)40h
Series 8 87042h
Water Resistance
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)100m
Series 8 870100m
MSRP
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)$149
Series 8 870$1,095

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Jungle Green
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 802
9051
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$1,095

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What people say

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BOLDR Venture (Legacy)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the BOLDR Venture (Legacy) for its excellent value proposition, particularly its titanium 38mm case and sapphire crystal. The watch is frequently recommended as a top choice in its price segment, with its modern design and AR-coated crystal being highlighted. Some owners note that the titanium case, while lightweight, scratches more readily than steel, and the lume is considered merely adequate. Overall, the consensus is that the BOLDR Venture (Legacy) is highly regarded for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

Citizen Series 8 870

The Citizen Series 8 870 is praised for its compelling value proposition and modern Japanese design with a sporty edge. Reviewers note its 40mm steel case, glossy dial with applied markers, and the in-house Calibre 0950 automatic movement offering 50 hours of power reserve and enhanced magnetic resistance. The flat sapphire crystal is noted to collect fingerprints, and the solid caseback omits a view of the movement. The limited edition variant features a 40.8mm black DLC-coated case, a carbon fiber dial, and the 0950 movement regulated to -5/+10 seconds per day. Overall, the Citizen Series 8 870 is viewed as a strong offering for its blend of design and features.

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