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Boldr SafarivsTimefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
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.

Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC

Owners widely praise the Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC for its unique, "badass," rugged, and futuristic design, with some finding its "ugly" aesthetic appealing for its bombproof nature. The Seiko 6R15 movement winds smoothly and operates quietly, and the watch features 100m water resistance and a flat sapphire crystal. The 12 o'clock crown is noted as easy to use by rolling, and the fixed lugs necessitate NATO straps. Some owners report issues with Timefactors' ordering system and customer service, and one found a speck of dust under the crystal, though another noted no imperfections. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC highly for its distinctive "beater" watch build and unique aesthetic at the price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC40.2mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC50h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC100m
MSRP
Safari$449
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
54.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
6R15
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$315
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