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Boldr SafarivsGrand Seiko SBGA293

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Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
SBGA293
Grand SeikoSBGA293
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
SBGA29340.2mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
SBGA29372h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
SBGA293100m
MSRP
Safari$449
SBGA293$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$5,200

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What people say

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Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

Grand Seiko SBGA293

Grand Seiko SBGA293 owners praise its light cream dial and exceptionally well-finished markers and hands. The Spring Drive movement is highlighted as a special feature, offering high accuracy and a blend of jewelry and technology, though the rotor can be audible. Some owners find the case size a concern for formal wear, while others consider it not particularly thick and appreciate the Spring Drive's unique horology, accuracy, and reliability. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA293 highly for its unique Spring Drive movement and refined dial and hand finishing.

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