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Boldr Field MedicvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Medic38mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Field Medic40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Field Medic200m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Field Medic$299
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Thickness
12.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
38mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 6T33
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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