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Geckota Chronotimer ChronographvsBoldr Safari

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Chronotimer Chronograph
GeckotaChronotimer Chronograph
MSRP $299
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronotimer Chronograph42mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Chronotimer Chronograph40h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Chronotimer Chronograph100m
Safari200m
MSRP
Chronotimer Chronograph$299
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Classic Reverse Panda
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$449

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What people say

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Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph's appealing design, comfortable wear, and excellent lume, with many noting it draws compliments. The hand-wound mechanical movement is considered a solid workhorse, and the cushion case and matching sub-dials are frequently highlighted as attractive design elements. Some owners find the red dial a "funky look" and appreciate how the strap color contrasts well, though one owner described the red shade as "weird." The Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph wears large, and some owners have hesitated due to its size. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph highly for its eye-catching design and comfortable wearability at a reasonable price.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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