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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGA469

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Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469
SBGA469
Grand SeikoSBGA469
MSRP $5,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
SBGA46941mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT40h
SBGA46972h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
SBGA469100m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
SBGA469$5,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
GMT Banff
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$5,600

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA469

The Grand Seiko SBGA469 is widely praised for its textured indigo dial, described as cobalt with exceptional depth and a subtle "rock pattern" evoking Katsuiro indigo, which some find more appealing than a plain blue. Owners appreciate the Zaratsu polished stainless steel case and the practical, albeit divisive, power reserve indicator. The watch measures 41mm with a 49mm lug-to-lug, making it suitable for smaller wrists. It houses the Spring Drive Caliber 9R65, offering 72 hours of power reserve and accuracy rated at +/- 1 second per day or +/- 15 seconds per month. The case is 100m water-resistant with a screw-down crown. One owner notes the watch scratches easily. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGA469 for its striking textured dial and refined finishing.

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