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Boldr BOLDR Venture (Legacy)vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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BOLDR Venture (Legacy)
BoldrBOLDR Venture (Legacy)
MSRP $149
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)38mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)$149
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 802
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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