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Boldr SafarivsSeiko Essentials Solar

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Safari$449
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30.5mm
Thickness
12mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$375

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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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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