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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsBoldr Safari

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
Safari200m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
36.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Silver Fox

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$449

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What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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