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Geckota Chronotimer Sports EditionvsBoldr Safari

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Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
Safari200m
MSRP
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.35mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maroon
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$449

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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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