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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsLorier Astra

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Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

Lorier Astra

The Lorier Astra is praised for its outstanding details and design language, hitting a "dressy sports watch" vibe with a beautiful sector dial and lume. Owners note its versatile, do-it-all design with classic proportions and refined details like beveled markers, making it suitable for both formal and casual wear. The watch wears slightly larger than its 36mm case suggests, closer to 38mm, with lugs that taper and curve downward to fit well on smaller wrists. However, the bracelet feels a bit light, some screws are difficult to remove, and the Miyota movement can gain around 8 seconds in 12 hours with potentially offset date numerals. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Astra highly for its dressy sports watch aesthetic and refined details at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's versatile dial and comfortable 36mm sizing are consistently praised. Lume brightness is noted as a potential weakness. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Astra36mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT
Astra
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
Astra50m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
Astra$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
GMT Banff
Standard
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$599
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