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Boldr RallyvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rally38mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Rally40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Rally200m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Rally$299
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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