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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsSeiko Recraft Series

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Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469
Recraft Series
SeikoRecraft Series
MSRP $265

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Recraft Series43.5mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT40h
Recraft Series40h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
Recraft Series50m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
43.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
GMT Banff
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
7S26
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$265

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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.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

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