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Boldr SafarivsGrand Seiko SBGX355

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
SBGX355
Grand SeikoSBGX355
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
SBGX35537mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
SBGX35540h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
SBGX355100m
MSRP
Safari$449
SBGX355$4,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
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
$4,100

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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 SBGX355

The Grand Seiko SBGX355 is widely praised for its beautiful dial, excellent finishing, and perfect 37mm size. Owners report unparalleled accuracy from the 9F62 quartz movement, rated to within 10 seconds per year. The high-intensity titanium case and 100m water resistance are noted features. Some consider the SBGX355 a "baby Snowflake" and a more accessible alternative to other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGX355 highly for its iconic Snowflake dial and exceptional quartz accuracy in a wearable 37mm case.

From video reviewers

The titanium case finishing is a significant strength. The deployant clasp is noted as prone to rattle. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size for everyday wear.

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