Which is cheaper, the Boldr Rally or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

At MSRP the Boldr Rally is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $5,550 for the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON — a $5,251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Rally or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Boldr Rally — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Rally or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Boldr Rally.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Rally or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON carries a 52-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr Rally.

What movement does the Boldr Rally run compared to the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Boldr Rally runs a quartz caliber (Seiko VK64), while the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON runs a automatic (L836.6).

Side by side

Boldr RallyvsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

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

Boldr Rally

rally-i

MSRP $299

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

L2.839.4.52.2

MSRP $5,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Rally38mm

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm

Power Reserve

Rally40h

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h

Water Resistance

Rally200m

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m

MSRP

Rally$299

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

Both sides

Dial Color

I - Wells 008 (Updated)

Silver

Indices

Applied

Applied indexes

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK64

L836.6

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

36,000 vph

Power Reserve

40h

52h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$5,550

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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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Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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