Which is cheaper, the Boldr Odyssey Regatta or the Grand Seiko SBGV239?

At MSRP the Boldr Odyssey Regatta is the cheaper of the two at $1,499, against $3,100 for the Grand Seiko SBGV239 — a $1,601 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Odyssey Regatta or the Grand Seiko SBGV239?

The Boldr Odyssey Regatta wears larger at 45.5mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SBGV239 — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Odyssey Regatta or the Grand Seiko SBGV239?

The Boldr Odyssey Regatta is rated to 500m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko SBGV239.

What movement does the Boldr Odyssey Regatta run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGV239?

The Boldr Odyssey Regatta runs a automatic caliber (ETA Valjoux 7750), while the Grand Seiko SBGV239 runs a quartz (9F82).

Side by side

Boldr Odyssey RegattavsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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

Boldr Odyssey Regatta

odyssey-regatta-admiral-blue

MSRP $1,499

Grand Seiko SBGV239

sbgv239j

MSRP $3,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Odyssey Regatta45.5mm

SBGV23940mm

Power Reserve

Odyssey Regatta40h

SBGV23940h

Water Resistance

Odyssey Regatta500m

SBGV239100m

MSRP

Odyssey Regatta$1,499

SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Regatta Admiral Blue

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA Valjoux 7750

9F82

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$3,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Boldr Odyssey Regatta

The Boldr Odyssey Regatta is noted for its robust functionality and utilitarian design, powered by a Valjoux 7750 Elaboré movement. It features a tachymeter bezel graduated in knots and offers 500m water resistance. While its 45.5mm diameter, 18.2mm thickness, and 245g weight make it a substantial timepiece, it wears better than its dimensions might suggest. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Boldr Odyssey Regatta's workhorse movement and functional tool-watch capabilities.

From video reviewers

500m water resistance is a consistently praised feature. The watch's significant weight and large case size were noted as drawbacks by multiple reviewers. Reviewers disagreed on whether the bezel's 15-minute markings were redundant given the regatta complication.

Fratello

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Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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