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Boldr Five-in-a-RowvsTimefactors Commander

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Five-in-a-Row
BoldrFive-in-a-Row
MSRP $399
Commander
TimefactorsCommander
MSRP $490
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.

Timefactors Commander

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander for its vintage aesthetic, featuring a clean no-date dial with gilt accents, creamy lume, and appealing sunburst effects, all contributing to a premium feel and excellent build quality for the price. However, some owners note its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight are substantial, and the bezel numeral font is considered disproportionately small. The dial is also described as quite reflective, and the bracelet is prone to desk rash. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors Commander highly for its vintage design and robust build quality at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Five-in-a-Row38mm
Commander38mm
Power Reserve
Five-in-a-Row40h
Commander
Water Resistance
Five-in-a-Row200m
Commander300m
MSRP
Five-in-a-Row$399
Commander$490

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Thickness
12.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Five In A Row I
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$490
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