BOLDR Supply Co. VenturevsCWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue

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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 at true scale

Venture

CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue at true scale

G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

43mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$149

lowest

$507

Movement

ETA 802.102

ETA F06.461

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
18.5mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Jungle Green
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 802.102
ETA F06.461

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$507
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Reviews

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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture

The BOLDR Venture (Legacy) is widely praised for its value, modern design, and titanium 38mm case with sapphire crystal and AR coating. Owners and reviewers frequently highlight its appeal as a sub-$500 field watch, often recommending it alongside other established brands. Some owners report quality control issues, such as visible CNC errors on the case, and the titanium material is noted to scratch more easily than steel. The lume is generally considered only "ok" or subpar, and the pulsations scale is viewed by some as a marketing gimmick. Overall, owners rate the BOLDR Venture (Legacy) highly for its excellent value and modern design in the affordable field watch segment.

CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its comfortable 38mm size, utilitarian and historically accurate bead-blasted case that minimizes reflections, and excellent legibility. The watch is noted for exceptional accuracy, gaining only two seconds per month, and its robust build with fixed spring bars and a screw-on battery access door enhances its practicality. Reviewers and owners highlight the domed acrylic crystal, the vintage-style dial with Super-LumiNova lume, and the overall nostalgic appeal for those interested in military timepieces. Some owners find the price of £250 for a quartz watch to be high, and the NATO strap with military markings is considered "cringe" by one owner, while the acrylic crystal is prone to scratching.

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