Boldr Five-in-a-RowvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Boldr Five-in-a-Row at true scale

Five-in-a-Row

Seiko 5 Sports Field series at true scale

5 Sports Field series

Diameter

38mm

39.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

48.1mm

Thickness

12.8mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$399

$315

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 4R36

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Sport
Diameter
38mm
39.4mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48.1mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Five In A Row I
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$315
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Reviews

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

Boldr Five-in-a-Row

Owners widely praise the Boldr Five-in-a-Row for its 38mm titanium case, light weight, and value, with one reviewer highlighting its legible, topographical map-inspired dial and pleasant warm lume. However, some owners find the 14mm thickness chunky and the dial cluttered with 24h markings, while one commenter noted an offset triangle marker at 6 o'clock as an aesthetic flaw. Accuracy ranges from +15 seconds per day to unspecified, and opinions on the brand's customer service and overall quality are divided. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Five-in-a-Row highly for its lightweight titanium case and value, despite some concerns about dial legibility and thickness.

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.

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series is praised for its excellent legibility, featuring fully lumed Arabic numerals and a lumed pearl on the compass bezel. Reviewers note the reliable 4R36 movement and 10 bar water resistance, with some considering the watches good value under 500 euros. The GMT variants, specifically the SSK023 and SSK025, offer an accessible explorer watch with a GMT complication and a fixed 24-hour bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports Field series highly for its legibility and value proposition.