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Citizen BrycenvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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Brycen
CitizenBrycen
MSRP $394
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brycen42mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
Brycen40h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
Brycen100m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
Brycen$394
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
Seiko NH38A
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$394
$449

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What people say

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Citizen Brycen

The Citizen Brycen is praised for its excellent accuracy, with one owner reporting less than 1 second deviation per day, and its retro racing chronograph aesthetic featuring oversized pushers and a detailed crown. Reviewers note its barrel-shaped Super Titanium case with polished bevels and brushed surfaces, a flat sapphire crystal, and a vertically oriented two-register chronograph dial. Owners widely report the mesh bracelet pulls hairs, necessitating a strap change. The static bezel, 100m water resistance, and the date window's poor color contrast making it difficult to read are flagged as drawbacks. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Brycen's aesthetic and accuracy, though the bracelet comfort and date legibility present notable trade-offs.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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