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Boldr SafarivsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Safari$449
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$428

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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