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Boldr Field MedicvsTissot Telemeter 1938

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Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299
Telemeter 1938
TissotTelemeter 1938
MSRP $2,400
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.

Tissot Telemeter 1938

The Tissot Telemeter 1938 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, handsome dial finishing, and value as a mechanical chronograph. Owners and reviewers highlight its balanced dial, the "old-looking" vintage logo, and the attractive two-tone dial variations. The Valjoux A05.231 movement is noted for its 68-hour power reserve, though one owner describes its feel as "alive" and "like its engine." The double-sided anti-reflective coating and the way sunlight interacts with the hands are also appreciated. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as being too large for a retro-inspired watch, with many wishing for a smaller option, and its 30-meter water resistance is considered poor. The pusher feel is described as sharp, though slightly stiff, and one reviewer found the Tissot branding on the dial and crown excessive.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Medic38mm
Telemeter 193842mm
Power Reserve
Field Medic40h
Telemeter 193868h
Water Resistance
Field Medic200m
Telemeter 193830m
MSRP
Field Medic$299
Telemeter 1938$2,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
I
Silver
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Valjoux A05.231
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$2,400
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