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Boldr BOLDR Venture (Legacy)vsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

BOLDR Venture (Legacy)
BoldrBOLDR Venture (Legacy)
MSRP $149
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)38mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)100m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)$149
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Jungle Green
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 802
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$399

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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