Which is cheaper, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Baltic MR Classic?

At MSRP the BOLDR x ArtStory is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $589 for the Baltic MR Classic — a $290 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Baltic MR Classic?

The BOLDR x ArtStory wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Baltic MR Classic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Baltic MR Classic?

The BOLDR x ArtStory is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Baltic MR Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Baltic MR Classic?

The Baltic MR Classic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the BOLDR x ArtStory.

What movement does the BOLDR x ArtStory run compared to the Baltic MR Classic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the BOLDR x ArtStory uses the Seiko NH35A and the Baltic MR Classic uses the Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor.

Side by side

Boldr BOLDR x ArtStoryvsBaltic MR Classic

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

Boldr BOLDR x ArtStory

boldr-x-artstory

MSRP $299

Baltic MR Classic

mr-classic-blue

MSRP $589

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BOLDR x ArtStory38mm

MR Classic36mm

Power Reserve

BOLDR x ArtStory40h

MR Classic42h

Water Resistance

BOLDR x ArtStory200m

MR Classic30m

MSRP

BOLDR x ArtStory$299

MR Classic$589

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hesalite

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

BOLDR x Art Story by Autistic Thai Foundation

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$589

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