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Boldr BOLDR Venture (Legacy)vsZelos Mako 4

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BOLDR Venture (Legacy)
BoldrBOLDR Venture (Legacy)
MSRP $149
Mako 4
ZelosMako 4
MSRP $529

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)38mm
Mako 440mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)40h
Mako 440h
Water Resistance
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)100m
Mako 4300m
MSRP
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)$149
Mako 4$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Jungle Green
Diver - Flare
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 802
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$529

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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.

Zelos Mako 4

Owners widely praise Zelos' dial finishing, with specific admiration for blued markers and hands, and the unique titanium bezel insert. Reviewers highlight the Mako 4's impressive case finishing and fully lumed ceramic bezel for its price point, noting the boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contribute to a vintage feel. The Sellita SW200 movement is described as reliable, with one owner reporting accuracy of -0.3 seconds per day. However, the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing down, while the watch's height may hinder wearability under a suit cuff. The tropic rubber strap is considered excellent, in contrast to a stiff leather option. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its exceptional dial and case finishing at its price point.

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