Which is cheaper, the Boldr Polaris or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

At MSRP the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $399 for the Boldr Polaris — a $49 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Polaris or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Boldr Polaris is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Polaris or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr Polaris.

What movement does the Boldr Polaris run compared to the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Polaris uses the Seiko NH38A and the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series uses the 4R36.

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Boldr PolarisvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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

Boldr Polaris

polaris-blackout

MSRP $399

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

srpk29

MSRP $350

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Polaris38mm

5 Sports SKX series38mm

Power Reserve

Polaris40h

5 Sports SKX series41h

Water Resistance

Polaris200m

5 Sports SKX series100m

MSRP

Polaris$399

5 Sports SKX series$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Blackout

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38A

4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$350

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