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Geckota Classic ChronotimervsBoldr Safari

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Classic Chronotimer
GeckotaClassic Chronotimer
MSRP $499
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Chronotimer41.5mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Classic Chronotimer40h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Classic Chronotimer100m
Safari200m
MSRP
Classic Chronotimer$499
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.35mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$449

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What people say

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Geckota Classic Chronotimer

Owners widely praise the Geckota Classic Chronotimer for its appealing and distinct yet classic design, with many receiving compliments on its unique look. Enthusiasts highlight the hand-wound mechanical movement as a positive feature, noting the movements appear to be solid workhorses. Some owners find the Geckota Classic Chronotimer comfortable and fun to wear, appreciating its funky aesthetic and how well it contrasts with different straps. However, one owner reports the Chronotimer wears large on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Classic Chronotimer highly for its beautiful and distinct design that garners frequent compliments.

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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