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Boldr Field MedicvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Medic38mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Field Medic40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Field Medic200m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Field Medic$299
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
38mm
30.5mm
Thickness
12.2mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$375
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