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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGA211

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Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469
SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
SBGA21141mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT40h
SBGA21172h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
SBGA211100m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
SBGA211$6,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
GMT Banff
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$6,900

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What people say

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Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

Grand Seiko SBGA211

Grand Seiko SBGA211 owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional finishing, particularly the Zaratsu polishing, and its mesmerizing, textured dial. The Spring Drive movement is consistently highlighted as a technical masterpiece, offering quartz-like accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a smooth seconds sweep. Its lightweight titanium construction and 41mm case size contribute to a comfortable and wearable design. However, some owners find the dial texture less captivating in person than in photos, and there are mixed opinions on the bracelet's adjustment system and perceived quality relative to the price. Some also note its thickness and lack of lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA211 highly for its unique dial and superb finishing, making it a highly regarded icon.

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