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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469
Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Solar Marine39mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT40h
Solar Marine40h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
Solar Marine300m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
Solar Marine$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$463

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What people say

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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.

Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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