Bower Tide SeekervsElliot Brown Bloxworth
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Tide Seeker
Bloxworth
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Thickness
10mm
lowest
12.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
MSRP
n/a
$564
Movement
Ronda quartz mechanical
Ronda 713
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Bower Tide Seeker is praised for its creative execution and detailed dial, featuring a unique tide hand and thick lume. Reviewers note its 39mm case and 10mm thickness are well-proportioned for comfort and wearability. A primary criticism is the inclusion of a leather strap, which is unsuitable for water activities, though strap-changing is made easy. Overall, reviewers rate the Bower Tide Seeker highly as a great, accessible option for beach lovers due to its simple and easy-to-read tide functionality.
The watch's military-proven, hardened construction is consistently praised. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.
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