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Boldr BOLDR Venture (Legacy)vsFormex Reef 42 mm

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BOLDR Venture (Legacy)
BoldrBOLDR Venture (Legacy)
MSRP $149
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)38mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)100m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)$149
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Jungle Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 802
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$2,414

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What people say

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BOLDR Venture (Legacy)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the BOLDR Venture (Legacy) for its excellent value proposition, particularly its titanium 38mm case and sapphire crystal. The watch is frequently recommended as a top choice in its price segment, with its modern design and AR-coated crystal being highlighted. Some owners note that the titanium case, while lightweight, scratches more readily than steel, and the lume is considered merely adequate. Overall, the consensus is that the BOLDR Venture (Legacy) is highly regarded for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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