Which is cheaper, the Makina MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue) or the Boldr Venusaur?

At MSRP the Boldr Venusaur is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $950 for the Makina MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue) — a $501 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makina MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue) or the Boldr Venusaur?

The Boldr Venusaur wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Makina MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue) — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makina MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue) or the Boldr Venusaur?

The Boldr Venusaur is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Makina MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue).

What movement does the Makina MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue) run compared to the Boldr Venusaur?

The Makina MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue) runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9075), while the Boldr Venusaur runs a quartz (Seiko VK64).

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Makina MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue)vsBoldr Venusaur

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Makina MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue)

MSRP $950

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Boldr Venusaur

MSRP $449

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue)38mm

Venusaur41mm

Power Reserve

MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue)—

Venusaur—

Water Resistance

MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue)100m

Venusaur200m

MSRP

MEPHISTO_III GMT (Blue)$950

Venusaur$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Venusaur

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9075

Seiko VK64

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$950

$449

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