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Draken Tugela GMTvsBoldr Five-in-a-Row

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What people say

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Draken Tugela GMT

The watch features superb build and finishing, with substantial lume also noted. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Boldr Five-in-a-Row

Owners widely praise Boldr's lightweight titanium cases, value, and suitability for outdoor or adventure use. The 38mm size is considered perfect by some, and the topographical dial on one variant offers fantastic depth with well-matched Old-Radium C3 lume. However, some owners report issues with customer service and perceived poor quality for the price, while others find the 14mm thickness chunky and the dial cluttered, impacting legibility. Accuracy averages around +15 seconds per day, though specific complications like a pulsometer and respiration timer are noted as accurate and useful on one variant. Overall, owners rate Boldr highly for its lightweight, functional design and value, despite some concerns about build quality and legibility.

From video reviewers

The functional tide indicator on the bezel is a unique complication. The 38mm titanium case and 10 o'clock crown offer comfort for activities. The 12.8mm thickness is on the thicker side for its size.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tugela GMT42mm
Five-in-a-Row38mm
Power Reserve
Tugela GMT
Five-in-a-Row
Water Resistance
Tugela GMT300m
Five-in-a-Row200m
MSRP
Tugela GMT$488
Five-in-a-Row$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Five In A Row I
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$399
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