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Boldr Five-in-a-RowvsOrient Star Modern Skeleton

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What people say

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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.

Orient Star Modern Skeleton

The Orient Star Modern Skeleton's 70-hour power reserve and silicon escape wheel are highlighted as key strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Five-in-a-Row38mm
Modern Skeleton41mm
Power Reserve
Five-in-a-Row
Modern Skeleton50h
Water Resistance
Five-in-a-Row200m
Modern Skeleton100m
MSRP
Five-in-a-Row$399
Modern Skeleton$600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Mechanical
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Five In A Row I
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6F44
Power Reserve
0h
50h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$600
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