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Boldr SafarivsZelos Spearfish 3

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
Safari$449
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$749

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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.

Zelos Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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