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Boldr Odyssey OriginalvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Odyssey Original
BoldrOdyssey Original
MSRP $799
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Original45.5mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Original42h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Original500m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Odyssey Original$799
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Cali Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$679

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What people say

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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