Which is cheaper, the Boldr Safari or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

At MSRP the Boldr Safari is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $5,500 for the Seiko Prospex LX line — a $5,051 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Safari or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Seiko Prospex LX line wears larger at 44.8mm versus 40mm for the Boldr Safari — a 4.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Safari or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Boldr Safari is rated to 200m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex LX line.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Safari or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Seiko Prospex LX line carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr Safari.

What movement does the Boldr Safari run compared to the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Boldr Safari runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH38A), while the Seiko Prospex LX line runs a spring drive (5R66).

Side by side

Boldr SafarivsSeiko Prospex LX line

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

The bottom line

The 40mm Safari wears 4.8mm narrower than the 44.8mm Prospex LX line — 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.

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Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

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