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Boldr Odyssey RegattavsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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Odyssey Regatta
BoldrOdyssey Regatta
MSRP $1,499
SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Regatta45.5mm
SBGH28140mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Regatta40h
SBGH28155h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Regatta500m
SBGH281100m
MSRP
Odyssey Regatta$1,499
SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
45.5mm
40mm
Thickness
16mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Regatta Admiral Blue
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA Valjoux 7750
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$6,300

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Boldr Odyssey Regatta

The Boldr Odyssey Regatta is noted for its robust functionality and utilitarian design, powered by a Valjoux 7750 Elaboré movement. It features a tachymeter bezel graduated in knots and offers 500m water resistance. While its 45.5mm diameter, 18.2mm thickness, and 245g weight make it a substantial timepiece, it wears better than its dimensions might suggest. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Boldr Odyssey Regatta's workhorse movement and functional tool-watch capabilities.

From video reviewers

500m water resistance is a consistently praised feature. The watch's significant weight and large case size were noted as drawbacks by multiple reviewers. Reviewers disagreed on whether the bezel's 15-minute markings were redundant given the regatta complication.

Grand Seiko SBGH281

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 is lauded for its 44GS-style case, which exemplifies the brand's "Grammar of Design" with its sharp facets and broad case band, and its Hi-Beat 36000vph Caliber 9S85 movement, noted for an ultra-smooth second hand. Reviewers highlight the exceptional finishing, including Zaratsu polishing and hand-polished markers, as offering significant value at its €6,200 price point. The watch features an accuracy rating of +5/–3 seconds per day, a 55-hour power reserve, and 100-meter water resistance, all executed to Grand Seiko's high standards, and is limited to 1,500 pieces. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH281 highly for its iconic case design and superb finishing at its price.

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