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Boldr SafarivsSeiko 5 Sports SNXS series

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Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
5 Sports SNXS series
Seiko5 Sports SNXS series
MSRP $415

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
5 Sports SNXS series100m
MSRP
Safari$449
5 Sports SNXS series$415

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Sport
Diameter
40mm
37.4mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$415

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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 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

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