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Boldr RallyvsTissot Desir

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

Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550
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.

Tissot Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rally38mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
Rally40h
Desir40h
Water Resistance
Rally200m
Desir50m
MSRP
Rally$299
Desir$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
28mm
Thickness
12.2mm
7.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
28mm
Lug Width
20mm
4.95mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I - Wells 008 (Updated)
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamonds
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$550
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