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Boldr Odyssey 40mmvsSwatch Sistem Pilote

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Swatch Sistem Pilote

Owners widely report the Swatch Sistem Pilote is difficult to read in low light due to its black-on-black hands and lack of lume, though the hands do pop against the whitish indices. Some owners note the watch is thicker than expected and that the automatic movement is not serviceable, meaning it is essentially disposable if it fails. The Swatch Sistem51 construction is described as unrepairable, with some users reporting failures shortly after purchase or within a few years, leading to the entire mechanism needing replacement. Owners are split on its longevity, with some expecting it to last many years and others concerned about its limited lifespan and lack of investment value. Overall, owners view the Swatch Sistem Pilote as a fun, affordable automatic watch where the Swiss marketing is a primary factor in its perceived value.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey 40mm40mm
Sistem Pilote42mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey 40mm42h
Sistem Pilote
Water Resistance
Odyssey 40mm300m
Sistem Pilote30m
MSRP
Odyssey 40mm$799
Sistem Pilote$285

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Aurora
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$285
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