Which is cheaper, the Boldr Marine or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $439 for the Boldr Marine — a $174 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Marine or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40mm for the Boldr Marine — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Marine or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Boldr Marine is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Chronograph.

What movement does the Boldr Marine run compared to the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Boldr Marine runs a automatic caliber (NH35), while the Seiko Essentials Chronograph runs a quartz (8T63).

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Boldr MarinevsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Boldr Marine

MSRP $439

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

MSRP $265

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marine40mm

Essentials Chronograph41.5mm

Power Reserve

Marine—

Essentials Chronograph—

Water Resistance

Marine200m

Essentials Chronograph100m

MSRP

Marine$439

Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Defender Elewana

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH35

8T63

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$439

$265

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