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Boldr Odyssey BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGR261

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Odyssey Bronze
BoldrOdyssey Bronze
MSRP $649
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Bronze45.5mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Bronze40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Bronze500m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Odyssey Bronze$649
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
45.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
16.8mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Auburn
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
9S65
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$4,900

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What people say

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Boldr Odyssey Bronze

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze is widely praised for its robust, ship-like aesthetic and substantial feel, with its meteorite dial and OEM Horween strap highlighted as unique features. Owners feel the style, fit, finish, and specifications compensate for criticisms regarding the movements used at its price point. On balance, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Bronze highly for its distinctive aesthetic and quality finishing.

From video reviewers

The 500m water resistance and Lumicast lume are standout features. The 45mm+ case size is a drawback for some wrists.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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