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Boldr BOLDR Venture (Legacy)vsZelos Helmsman 3

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BOLDR Venture (Legacy)
BoldrBOLDR Venture (Legacy)
MSRP $149
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)38mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)$149
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 802
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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