Which is cheaper, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Boldr Venture Wayfarer?

At MSRP the Boldr Venture Wayfarer is the cheaper of the two at $339, against $519 for the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) — a $180 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Boldr Venture Wayfarer?

The Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Boldr Venture Wayfarer — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Boldr Venture Wayfarer?

The Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) is rated to 4800m versus 200m for the Boldr Venture Wayfarer.

What movement does the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) run compared to the Boldr Venture Wayfarer?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) uses the Monbrey MB1 and the Boldr Venture Wayfarer uses the Miyota 8217.

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Monbrey Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)vsBoldr Venture Wayfarer

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Monbrey Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)

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MSRP $519

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Boldr Venture Wayfarer

MSRP $339

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)38.5mm

Venture Wayfarer38mm

Power Reserve

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)—

Venture Wayfarer—

Water Resistance

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)4,800m

Venture Wayfarer200m

MSRP

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)$519

Venture Wayfarer$339

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Un-Dark Lt Ed

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Monbrey MB1

Miyota 8217

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$519

$339

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