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Boldr Odyssey OriginalvsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Odyssey Original
BoldrOdyssey Original
MSRP $799
SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Original45.5mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Original42h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Original500m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
Odyssey Original$799
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
43.8mm
Thickness
14.5mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
51mm
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Cali Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
9S85
Power Reserve
42h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$7,700

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Boldr Odyssey Original

Owners widely praise the Boldr Odyssey Original's value, with one noting the blue dial and bronze case develop an amazing patina and another highlighting the personalized purchase experience. The watch is available for $350 and comes in its original dive case. One owner observed that the 12 o'clock markers on a bronze variant were not straight. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Original highly for its developing patina and strong value proposition.

Grand Seiko SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

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