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Boldr SafarivsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $2,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
King Seiko KSK38.3mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
King Seiko KSK72h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
King Seiko KSK100m
MSRP
Safari$449
King Seiko KSK$2,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.3mm
Thickness
12mm
11.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK's sharp, faceted case design and harmonious mid-century aesthetic. Its compact 38.1mm or 37mm size and slim 10.7mm thickness are noted as highly wearable. However, accuracy is a point of contention, with one reviewer reporting a wide range of +25 to -15 seconds per day for the 6R31 movement, while others criticize the standard 6R movement as too thick and a departure from the brand's history. Water resistance is consistently cited as limited to 50 meters, and one owner reported misaligned screws on the caseback and clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK appealing for its design and wearability, though the movement choice and accuracy are significant drawbacks for some.

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