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Boldr Odyssey BronzevsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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

Odyssey Bronze
BoldrOdyssey Bronze
MSRP $649
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Bronze45.5mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Bronze40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Bronze500m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Odyssey Bronze$649
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
45.5mm
39mm
Thickness
16.8mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Auburn
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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