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Boldr SafarivsGrand Seiko SBGA211

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
SBGA21141mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
SBGA21172h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
SBGA211100m
MSRP
Safari$449
SBGA211$6,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$6,900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

Grand Seiko SBGA211

Grand Seiko SBGA211 owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional finishing, particularly the Zaratsu polishing, and its mesmerizing, textured dial. The Spring Drive movement is consistently highlighted as a technical masterpiece, offering quartz-like accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a smooth seconds sweep. Its lightweight titanium construction and 41mm case size contribute to a comfortable and wearable design. However, some owners find the dial texture less captivating in person than in photos, and there are mixed opinions on the bracelet's adjustment system and perceived quality relative to the price. Some also note its thickness and lack of lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA211 highly for its unique dial and superb finishing, making it a highly regarded icon.

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