Which is cheaper, the Boldr Odyssey Bronze or the Formex Stratos UTC?

At MSRP the Boldr Odyssey Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $649, against $4,663 for the Formex Stratos UTC — a $4,014 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Odyssey Bronze or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze wears larger at 45.5mm versus 41mm for the Formex Stratos UTC — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Odyssey Bronze or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze is rated to 500m versus 100m for the Formex Stratos UTC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Odyssey Bronze or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr Odyssey Bronze.

What movement does the Boldr Odyssey Bronze run compared to the Formex Stratos UTC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Odyssey Bronze uses the Seiko NH35 and the Formex Stratos UTC uses the ETA 2892.

Side by side

Boldr Odyssey BronzevsFormex Stratos UTC

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Boldr Odyssey Bronze

odyssey-bronze-auburn

MSRP $649

Formex Stratos UTC

stratos-41mm-utc-automatic-blue

MSRP $4,663

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Odyssey Bronze45.5mm

Stratos UTC41mm

Power Reserve

Odyssey Bronze40h

Stratos UTC42h

Water Resistance

Odyssey Bronze500m

Stratos UTC100m

MSRP

Odyssey Bronze$649

Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Auburn

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

ETA 2892

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$649

$4,663

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Boldr Odyssey Bronze

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze is widely praised for its robust, ship-like aesthetic and substantial feel, with its meteorite dial and OEM Horween strap highlighted as unique features. Owners feel the style, fit, finish, and specifications compensate for criticisms regarding the movements used at its price point. On balance, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Bronze highly for its distinctive aesthetic and quality finishing.

From video reviewers

The 500m water resistance and Lumicast lume are standout features. The 45mm+ case size is a drawback for some wrists.

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Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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