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Boldr SafarivsSeiko Prospex Sea

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,100
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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea models are widely praised for their excellent build quality, value for money, and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating the vintage-inspired designs and robust construction. Owners note the silicone straps are surprisingly comfortable and well-finished, and the Lumibrite lume is excellent. However, some find the 44.3mm size and thickness too large for smaller wrists, though others report the sizing as perfect. The 6R15 movement in some variants offers accuracy around +4 seconds per day with a 50-hour power reserve, while newer movements offer more. Some models are criticized for a bracelet width not matching the case size or a rudimentary clasp for their price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive case work and finishing at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Prospex Sea41.3mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
Safari$449
Prospex Sea$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41.3mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.2mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,100
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