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Boldr Field MedicvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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The bottom line

The 38mm Field Medic wears 1.5mm narrower than the 39.5mm SBGR261.

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.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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Boldr Field Medic
Boldr Field Medic
MSRP $299
Grand Seiko SBGR261
Grand Seiko SBGR261
MSRP $4,900
Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Medic38mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Field Medic40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Field Medic200m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Field Medic$299
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
I
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
9S65
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$4,900

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