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Boldr RallyvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rally38mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Rally40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
Rally200m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
Rally$299
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.2mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$399

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What people say

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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.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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