Which is cheaper, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Seiko Recraft Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Recraft Series is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $299 for the BOLDR x ArtStory — a $34 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Seiko Recraft Series wears larger at 43.5mm versus 38mm for the BOLDR x ArtStory — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The BOLDR x ArtStory is rated to 200m versus 5m for the Seiko Recraft Series.

What movement does the BOLDR x ArtStory run compared to the Seiko Recraft Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the BOLDR x ArtStory uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Recraft Series uses the Seiko 7S26.

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Boldr BOLDR x ArtStoryvsSeiko Recraft Series

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Boldr BOLDR x ArtStory

MSRP $299

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Seiko Recraft Series

MSRP $265

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BOLDR x ArtStory38mm

Recraft Series43.5mm

Power Reserve

BOLDR x ArtStory—

Recraft Series40h

Water Resistance

BOLDR x ArtStory200m

Recraft Series50m

MSRP

BOLDR x ArtStory$299

Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

BOLDR x Art Story by Autistic Thai Foundation

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko 7S26

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$265

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