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Boldr SafarivsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition45h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Safari$449
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$2,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
8R48
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,500

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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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition for its refined presence and intricate dial patterns, with some favoring its unique red dial and steel bezel over other Speedtimer models. However, some owners criticize the 24-hour subdial as useless, the date window as recessed, and the stock bracelet as difficult to fit, while others find the pushers stick out too much. One owner notes the $995 price point is high for the 6R55 movement, suggesting a lower range, though others appreciate the Seiko finishing and charm. On balance, owners rate the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition well for its unique aesthetic and finishing, despite some functional and value concerns.

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