Which is cheaper, the Boldr Rally or the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer?

At MSRP the Boldr Rally is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $507 for the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer — a $208 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Rally or the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer?

The Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Boldr Rally — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Rally or the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer?

The Boldr Rally is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Rally or the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer?

The Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr Rally.

What movement does the Boldr Rally run compared to the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer?

The Boldr Rally runs a quartz caliber (Seiko VK64), while the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer runs a automatic (Miyota 9039).

Side by side

Boldr RallyvsMarloe Watch Company Solent Timer

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

Boldr Rally

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MSRP $299

Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

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MSRP $507

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Rally38mm

Solent Timer42mm

Power Reserve

Rally40h

Solent Timer40h

Water Resistance

Rally200m

Solent Timer100m

MSRP

Rally$299

Solent Timer$507

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

I - Wells 008 (Updated)

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

Natulite

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK64

Miyota 9039

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$507

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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 Rally

Owners widely praise the Boldr Rally's compact 38mm titanium case and excellent value under A$500. The VK64 mecaquartz movement has proven reliable for years, and the sapphire crystal is a welcome feature. Some owners find the dial busy and difficult to read, particularly the black hands against the black subdial, and note the bead-blasted titanium case can be a scratch magnet. The default straps have been described as boring or not holding up to daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Rally highly for its robust titanium construction and excellent value, despite some legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The 38mm titanium case with a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement provides a comfortable and compact fit. The 200m water resistance is noted as robust for a chronograph. The 14mm thickness was mentioned as potentially substantial for the watch's size.

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Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

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