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Boldr SafarivsSeiko 62MAS

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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.

Seiko 62MAS

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and build quality. Owners widely report the movement averages within +/- 10 seconds per day, though some note accuracy issues. The 40mm case size is considered by some to wear larger than expected, and the price point is a subject of debate, with some finding it too high and others fair. The watch features a 72-hour power reserve from the Caliber 6R55 movement, a 300-meter depth rating, and a box-shaped sapphire crystal. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined design and solid build quality, despite some reservations about its price and perceived size.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
62MAS40.5mm
Power Reserve
Safari
62MAS70h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
62MAS200m
MSRP
Safari$449
62MAS$1,200

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
0mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.6mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,200
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