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Boldr Field MedicvsSeiko Astron

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Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Medic38mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Field Medic40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Field Medic200m
Astron100m
MSRP
Field Medic$299
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
I
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
5X83
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$2,500

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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 Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

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