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Boldr Field MedicvsBrew Retrograph

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Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299
Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Medic38mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
Field Medic40h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
Field Medic200m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
Field Medic$299
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Thickness
12.2mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
I
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
VK64
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$375

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What people say

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Boldr Field Medic

Owners widely praise the Boldr Field Medic for its lightweight titanium case, robust build, and functional pulsometer, often highlighting its value and suitability for medical professionals. The watch is described as a solid tool watch with a crisp finish, 200m water resistance, and sapphire crystal, with some owners finding it a versatile and well-built piece that rivals more established brands. The lume is noted as visually striking but not long-lasting, and the pulsometer is seen by some as a unique decorative element or occasionally handy tool. Some owners find the watch wears small, and a few prefer a continuously running seconds hand over the pulsometer's timer function. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Field Medic highly for its practical design and robust construction at its price point.

Brew Retrograph

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique 1970s "TV Dial" aesthetic, thin profile, and comfortable wearability, with owners appreciating its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials with contrasting matte subdials. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for its solid performance, instantaneous chronograph reset with good tactile feel, and quartz accuracy, all at an affordable price point. Some owners note the lack of a running second hand and that the date change is not instant, while one owner found the strap needed improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and the satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

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