Which is cheaper, the Core Timepieces The River Watch or the Boldr Polaris?

At MSRP the Boldr Polaris is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $540 for the Core Timepieces The River Watch — a $141 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Core Timepieces The River Watch or the Boldr Polaris?

The Core Timepieces The River Watch wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Boldr Polaris — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Core Timepieces The River Watch or the Boldr Polaris?

The Core Timepieces The River Watch is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Boldr Polaris.

What movement does the Core Timepieces The River Watch run compared to the Boldr Polaris?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Core Timepieces The River Watch uses the Seiko NH34 and the Boldr Polaris uses the Seiko NH38.

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Core Timepieces The River Watch

MSRP $540

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MSRP $399

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The River Watch42mm

Polaris38mm

Power Reserve

The River Watch—

Polaris—

Water Resistance

The River Watch300m

Polaris200m

MSRP

The River Watch$540

Polaris$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Blackout

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH34

Seiko NH38

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$540

$399

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