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Boldr The BoysvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Boys38mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
The Boys40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
The Boys200m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
The Boys$299
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$399

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What people say

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Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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