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Boldr Odyssey RegattavsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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

Odyssey Regatta
BoldrOdyssey Regatta
MSRP $1,499
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Regatta45.5mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Regatta40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Regatta500m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Odyssey Regatta$1,499
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
45.5mm
39mm
Thickness
16mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Regatta Admiral Blue
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA Valjoux 7750
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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