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Boldr Odyssey RegattavsHELM Vanuatu

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Odyssey Regatta
BoldrOdyssey Regatta
MSRP $1,499
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Regatta45.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Regatta40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Regatta500m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Odyssey Regatta$1,499
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
42mm
Thickness
16mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
50mm
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Regatta Admiral Blue
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA Valjoux 7750
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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