Boldr Odyssey 40mmvsZelos Mako 4

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Boldr Odyssey 40mm at true scale

Odyssey 40mm

Zelos Mako 4 at true scale

Mako 4

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

12.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$799

$599

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9075

Miyota 9015

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Aurora
Diver - Flare
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$599
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Reviews

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.

Zelos Mako 4

Owners widely praise Zelos' dial finishing, with specific admiration for blued markers and hands, and the unique titanium bezel insert. Reviewers highlight the Mako 4's impressive case finishing and fully lumed ceramic bezel for its price point, noting the boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contribute to a vintage feel. The Sellita SW200 movement is described as reliable, with one owner reporting accuracy of -0.3 seconds per day. However, the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing down, while the watch's height may hinder wearability under a suit cuff. The tropic rubber strap is considered excellent, in contrast to a stiff leather option. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its exceptional dial and case finishing at its price point.

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