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Boldr SafarivsGrand Seiko SLGB001

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The bottom line

The 37mm SLGB001 wears 3mm narrower than the 40mm Safari — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 SLGB001

The Grand Seiko SLGB001 is a limited edition platinum watch in the Evolution 9 collection, featuring a 37mm case and the new Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, rated to ±20 seconds per year. It has an "Ice Forest" dial with a deep blue hue and a silver seconds hand, but notably lacks lume. A criticism is the absence of a micro-adjustment clasp on its leather strap. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's advanced movement and distinctive dial as key features.

Where to get them

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Boldr Safari
Boldr Safari
MSRP $449
Grand Seiko SLGB001
Grand Seiko SLGB001
MSRP $39,000
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
SLGB00137mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
SLGB00172h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
SLGB001100m
MSRP
Safari$449
SLGB001$39,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$39,000

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