Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT AutomaticvsBoldr Globetrotter GMT

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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.

Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT Automatic at true scale

Broadgate GMT Automatic

Boldr Globetrotter GMT at true scale

Globetrotter GMT

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

12.7mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$895

$469

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9075

Seiko NH34

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
GMT Banff
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$469
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Reviews

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Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT Automatic

Owners widely praise Duckworth Prestex's customer service, with one owner receiving a replacement strap and a personal note. The Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT Automatic is available in five color options with rubber or metal bracelet choices, and is priced around $995. One owner finds the three different numeral fonts on the dial disorienting but appreciates the orange color as a great summer choice. On balance, owners value the brand's customer service and the watch's summer-ready aesthetic.

Boldr Globetrotter GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Globetrotter GMT as a compelling sports watch and excellent value, with one owner finding it "addicting to look at." Reviewers highlight the watch's outstanding legibility, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black dial. The ceramic bezel is noted for its tight, knurled grip and smooth, quiet bidirectional ratcheting action. One reviewer specifically mentions the multi-city ceramic bezel's sharp markings and orange accents. However, one owner expresses disappointment, stating Boldr "missed the mark with this model." Overall, owners and reviewers largely laud the Boldr Globetrotter GMT for its legibility and bezel action, despite one dissenting opinion.

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