Boldr Venture WayfarervsZelos Swordfish 3

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Boldr Venture Wayfarer at true scale

Venture Wayfarer

Zelos Swordfish 3 at true scale

Swordfish 3

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$339

lowest

$399

Movement

Miyota 8217

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Un-Dark Lt Ed
Bronze
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8217
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$339
$399
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Boldr Venture Wayfarer

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Wayfarer for its unique, angular, tank-like matte titanium case and its 38mm diameter, which suits smaller wrists. Its bright and long-lasting lume, textured dial, and orange second hand accent are also frequently highlighted. The watch features a reliable Miyota automatic movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners find the finishing excellent, while others describe it as merely "ok." Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +12 seconds per day and another finding it acceptable without precise measurement. Some users desire a date complication, and a few find the case design too angular or the dial too flat. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Wayfarer highly for its distinctive design and lightweight titanium construction at the price.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction is a key strength. The lume performance is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition at the $339 price point.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.