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Boldr Expedition EnigmathvsTissot Seastar 1000

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Boldr Expedition Enigmath

Boldr is widely praised for its attractive fumé dials, blend of sandblasted and polished case finishes, and excellent legibility. Owners report good build quality and value, with some calling it an excellent GADA or hiking watch, and the Miyota 9039 movement is noted for its smooth seconds hand sweep. However, the practical usefulness of the slide rule bezel is questioned, and some find the designs "microbrand-y" or potentially overpriced, with one owner reporting a negative warranty experience. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr highly for its attractive dials and solid build quality at the price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's slide rule function is a convenient feature, allowing for calculations on the go. One potential drawback is the use of the Japanese Miyota 9039 movement, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on whether the quick 'on the fly' adjust bracelet is a more significant advantage than the watch's sapphire crystal for durability and scratch resistance.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value, solid build, and 300m water resistance, with reviewers highlighting its comfortable wearability and affordable price point for a sporty diver. Some owners find the bezel difficult to use and note glare from the crystal, while others criticize the lume and bracelet quality, with one owner describing the clasp as flimsy. Accuracy figures for the quartz models are excellent, and the Powermatic 80 movement is considered reliable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its strong value proposition as a sporty, affordable everyday watch.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Expedition Enigmath41mm
Seastar 100040mm
Power Reserve
Expedition Enigmath42h
Seastar 100080h
Water Resistance
Expedition Enigmath200m
Seastar 1000300m
MSRP
Expedition Enigmath$599
Seastar 1000$875

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
40mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Enigmath Coconino
Graded grey-black
Indices
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$875
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