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Boldr SafarivsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Safari$449
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Silver Fox
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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