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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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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.

Seiko Essentials Automatic

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Automatic for its attractive design and value, with one owner calling the green sunray dial beautiful and reliable after a year. Some users find the 41.2mm case wears smaller than expected. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Automatic highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT
Essentials Automatic41h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
Essentials Automatic100m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41.2mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
GMT Banff
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$315
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