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Boldr SafarivsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
Safari$449
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Tool
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$199

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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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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