Which is cheaper, the Boldr Odyssey Regatta or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER?

At MSRP the Boldr Odyssey Regatta is the cheaper of the two at $1,499, against $3,000 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER — a $1,501 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Odyssey Regatta or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER?

The Boldr Odyssey Regatta wears larger at 45.5mm versus 42.5mm for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Odyssey Regatta or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER?

The Boldr Odyssey Regatta is rated to 500m versus 10m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Odyssey Regatta or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr Odyssey Regatta.

What movement does the Boldr Odyssey Regatta run compared to the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Odyssey Regatta uses the ETA Valjoux 7750 and the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER uses the 8R46.

Side by side

Boldr Odyssey RegattavsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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

Boldr Odyssey Regatta

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MSRP $1,499

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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MSRP $3,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Odyssey Regatta45.5mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm

Power Reserve

Odyssey Regatta40h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h

Water Resistance

Odyssey Regatta500m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m

MSRP

Odyssey Regatta$1,499

Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Regatta Admiral Blue

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA Valjoux 7750

8R46

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$3,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

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