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Boldr RallyvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $725
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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's gorgeous, unique red dial and vintage-inspired design, finding it a sturdy and reliable everyday watch. Some owners, however, question the value proposition at around $700 for a solar quartz model, citing its 13-15mm thickness and the 24-hour subdial as drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day, while another notes the V192 solar movement offers a six-month power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER a capable and versatile chronograph, with its striking dial and everyday wearability being the most frequently cited strengths.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's solar movement provides reliable power without battery replacements and accurate timekeeping, with a claimed accuracy of ±15 seconds per month. A notable trade-off is the watch's slightly thicker profile and somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the bezel action is smooth and clicky, with one reviewer praising it and the other not mentioning it.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rally38mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Rally40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
Rally200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Rally$299
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45.5mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
I - Wells 008 (Updated)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
V192

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$725
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