RZE Resolute Type AvsBOLDR Supply Co. Venture Wayfarer

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

RZE Resolute Type A at true scale

Resolute Type A

BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Wayfarer at true scale

Venture Wayfarer

Diameter

39mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

44mm

lowest

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$499

$339

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Miyota 8217

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Un-Dark Lt Ed
Indices
Arabic numerals
n/a
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8217

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$339
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

RZE Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its bead-blasted titanium case with UltraHex coating and crisp, legible dial featuring luminous Arabic numerals and an entire minute track. Reviewers note its impressive build quality and finishing for its $499 price point. However, the Miyota 82S0 movement is described by one reviewer as feeling grainy when operating the crown. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a modern, well-built pilot's watch with excellent legibility and finishing at its price.

BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Wayfarer

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Wayfarer for its unique, angular, tank-like matte titanium case and its 38mm diameter, which suits smaller wrists. Its bright and long-lasting lume, textured dial, and orange second hand accent are also frequently highlighted. The watch features a reliable Miyota automatic movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners find the finishing excellent, while others describe it as merely "ok." Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +12 seconds per day and another finding it acceptable without precise measurement. Some users desire a date complication, and a few find the case design too angular or the dial too flat. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Wayfarer highly for its distinctive design and lightweight titanium construction at the price.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction is a key strength. The lume performance is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition at the $339 price point.

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