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Boldr SafarivsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

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Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition38.2mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Safari$449
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition$440

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38.2mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.7mm
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, index(es) and bezel

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$440

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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 SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition is praised for its faithful recreation of the 1968 original, featuring a 39mm case and vintage dial details. Reviewers note its comfortable bracelet and heritage-inspired design, with one calling it heritage-inspired Seiko at its best. The $450 MSRP is considered reasonable. However, the 4 o'clock crown placement can be challenging for setting the time, and some enthusiasts may find the case finishing does not meet their expectations. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition highly for its authentic vintage design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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