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Boldr Five-in-a-RowvsTimefactors PRS-40

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Five-in-a-Row
BoldrFive-in-a-Row
MSRP $399
PRS-40
TimefactorsPRS-40
MSRP $315
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 PRS-40

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-40 for its unique, "badass" and rugged, futuristic design, with many highlighting the 12 o'clock crown as a distinctive and appreciated feature. The bead-blasted finish is noted to show light marks but resists deep scratches, and the sapphire crystal is considered good. While some owners find the 40.2mm case size acceptable, others describe the watch as large and wearing big, though it is noted to wear thinner than an automatic version. The fixed lugs necessitate the use of NATO straps, and the included strap is well-regarded. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-40 highly for its distinctive, bombproof design and unique crown placement at an accessible price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Five-in-a-Row38mm
PRS-4040.2mm
Power Reserve
Five-in-a-Row40h
PRS-4040h
Water Resistance
Five-in-a-Row200m
PRS-40100m
MSRP
Five-in-a-Row$399
PRS-40$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
38mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
53.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Five In A Row I
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Seiko VK61
Type
Automatic
Mecaquartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$315
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