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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.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Five-in-a-Row38mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
Five-in-a-Row
Chrono L
Water Resistance
Five-in-a-Row200m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
Five-in-a-Row$399
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Five In A Row I
Blue
Indices
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$475
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