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Boldr SafarivsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Safari$449
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$6,200

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What people say

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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 SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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