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Boldr SafarivsGrand Seiko SBGX261

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
SBGX26137mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
SBGX26140h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
SBGX261100m
MSRP
Safari$449
SBGX261$2,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
9F62
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,700

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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 SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

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