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Boldr The VogelkopvsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449
Skindiver Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver Automatic
MSRP $453

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Vogelkop40mm
Skindiver Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
The Vogelkop40h
Skindiver Automatic40h
Water Resistance
The Vogelkop200m
Skindiver Automatic150m
MSRP
The Vogelkop$449
Skindiver Automatic$453

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Thickness
12.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Vogelkop Superb
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Miyota 8315

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$453

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What people say

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Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

The Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic is widely praised for its attractive vintage aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and legible dial, with many owners highlighting its quality build and value under $500. Owners often commend the Beads of Rice bracelet and tropic strap, the box sapphire crystal, and the overall solid feel that suggests nothing is cheap. Specific praise is given to its lume, which some find lasts well and is great, and its accuracy, with one owner noting exceptional performance. However, some find the finishing merely fine, not exceptional, and note issues with the push-pull crown lacking a positive lock or being noisy. The 20mm strap width and drilled lugs that don't fit all spring bars are also mentioned as potential drawbacks. The Miyota 8315 movement, while preferred over the 8215, is described by one owner as noisy, and the non-transferable warranty policy is a concern for some.

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