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

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 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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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