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Boldr SafarivsSpinnaker Challenger Automatic

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Challenger Automatic
SpinnakerChallenger Automatic
MSRP $289
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.

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is widely praised for its fun, playful design, solid build quality, and satisfying bezel action. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and the thoughtful integration of the Popeye theme, with the character serving as the hour and minute hands. Reviewers note the reliable Seiko NH35 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find the blue lume weaker than expected, and the ultra-domed sapphire crystal presents challenges for photography. The thick rubber strap is also cited as difficult to manage. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic highly for its unique character integration and solid dive watch fundamentals at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Challenger Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Challenger Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Challenger Automatic200m
MSRP
Safari$449
Challenger Automatic$289

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
19mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH38
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$289
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