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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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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 Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT
Essentials Quartz
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.9mm
Thickness
12.7mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
GMT Banff
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$335
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