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Praesidus Desert FieldvsBoldr Rally

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
Rally38mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
Rally40h
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
Rally200m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
Rally$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
34mm
38mm
Thickness
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Red
I - Wells 008 (Updated)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$299

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What people say

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

Boldr Rally

Owners widely praise the Boldr Rally's compact 38mm titanium case and excellent value under A$500. The VK64 mecaquartz movement has proven reliable for years, and the sapphire crystal is a welcome feature. Some owners find the dial busy and difficult to read, particularly the black hands against the black subdial, and note the bead-blasted titanium case can be a scratch magnet. The default straps have been described as boring or not holding up to daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Rally highly for its robust titanium construction and excellent value, despite some legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The 38mm titanium case with a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement provides a comfortable and compact fit. The 200m water resistance is noted as robust for a chronograph. The 14mm thickness was mentioned as potentially substantial for the watch's size.

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