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Boldr Odyssey 40mmvsSeiko 5 Sports SNXS series

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What people say

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Boldr Odyssey 40mm

Owners praise Boldr for impressive specifications and value, with one owner noting the Odyssey Black Dragonfish has superior specs and movement compared to other models. A separate owner finds the Venture to be an exceptional value and versatile with strap changes. However, one owner feels the Venture's size is borderline for an 8-inch wrist. Overall, owners rate Boldr highly for its value and specifications.

Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

From video reviewers

The vintage-inspired design and compact case size are praised. The price increase over the previous generation is a point of contention.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey 40mm40mm
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey 40mm42h
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Water Resistance
Odyssey 40mm300m
5 Sports SNXS series100m
MSRP
Odyssey 40mm$799
5 Sports SNXS series$415

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
37.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Aurora
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$415
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