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Ferro Race Master AutomaticvsBoldr Five-in-a-Row

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Ferro Race Master Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Automatic for its value, with one enthusiast highlighting the British racing green dial, strong lume, beautifully engraved case back, and comfortable 39mm brushed steel case. The transparent movement descriptions are also appreciated. However, one owner reported poor communication and suspected delays regarding a pre-production order. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Automatic highly for its dial aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Race Master Automatic45.2mm
Five-in-a-Row38mm
Power Reserve
Race Master Automatic
Five-in-a-Row
Water Resistance
Race Master Automatic50m
Five-in-a-Row200m
MSRP
Race Master Automatic$585
Five-in-a-Row$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Diameter
45.2mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$585
$399
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