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Boldr Odyssey BronzevsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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

Odyssey Bronze
BoldrOdyssey Bronze
MSRP $649
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Bronze45.5mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Bronze40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Bronze500m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Odyssey Bronze$649
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
45.5mm
40mm
Thickness
16.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$218

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What people say

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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