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Boldr Field MedicvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Medic38mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Field Medic40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Field Medic200m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Field Medic$299
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$265

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What people say

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Boldr Field Medic

Owners widely praise the Boldr Field Medic for its lightweight titanium case, robust build, and functional pulsometer, often highlighting its value and suitability for medical professionals. The watch is described as a solid tool watch with a crisp finish, 200m water resistance, and sapphire crystal, with some owners finding it a versatile and well-built piece that rivals more established brands. The lume is noted as visually striking but not long-lasting, and the pulsometer is seen by some as a unique decorative element or occasionally handy tool. Some owners find the watch wears small, and a few prefer a continuously running seconds hand over the pulsometer's timer function. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Field Medic highly for its practical design and robust construction at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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