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Lilienthal Berlin Octachrono – Black OlivevsBoldr Venture GMT

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What people say

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Lilienthal Berlin Octachrono – Black Olive

Owners widely praise Lilienthal Berlin for its award-winning minimalist design and value, particularly when purchased at a discount, with one owner noting the Meteorite IV model looks as good as a much more expensive watch. Some owners appreciate the blue and orange sunburst dial and good finishing, while others find the dial and hands machine-stamped without polished edges and the leather quality basic. Owners report sharp case edges causing skin irritation and difficult-to-remove strap pins, with one finding it unwearable due to discomfort, though another enjoyed the clean design and good lume. The brand's minimalist aesthetic is praised, but some models lack lume, and some owners have experienced significant shipping delays and unresponsive customer support, with some describing the company as potentially fraudulent. Overall, owners rate Lilienthal Berlin highly for its Bauhaus-inspired design and perceived value, though concerns about quality and customer service are noted.

Boldr Venture GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture GMT for its lightweight titanium case and bracelet, utilitarian GMT function, and 200m water resistance, with many finding it a comfortable daily driver. The watch's faceted bracelet attachment, sapphire crystal, and attractive dials are also frequently highlighted, though some owners note the lume's visibility is hampered by blending numbers. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it runs 6 seconds fast over 25 days, while another finds the Miyota movement basic. Some users would prefer a 4 o'clock crown and a date window, and the clasp safety can be loose. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture GMT highly for its robust titanium build and practical GMT functionality at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Octachrono – Black Olive40mm
Venture GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Octachrono – Black Olive
Venture GMT
Water Resistance
Octachrono – Black Olive50m
Venture GMT200m
MSRP
Octachrono – Black Olive$319
Venture GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota JS25
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$299
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