Side by side

Boldr Odyssey RegattavsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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

Odyssey Regatta
BoldrOdyssey Regatta
MSRP $1,499
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Regatta45.5mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Regatta40h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Regatta500m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
Odyssey Regatta$1,499
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
45.5mm
38mm
Thickness
16mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA Valjoux 7750
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$499

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Boldr Odyssey Regatta vs Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

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.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.