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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsFarer AQUAMATIC

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Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469
AQUAMATIC
FarerAQUAMATIC
MSRP $875

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT40h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$875

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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.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

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