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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsBoldr Safari

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
Safari200m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.60mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver Fox
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$449

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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