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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT40h
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$38,000

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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 SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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