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Boldr SafarivsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
Safari$449
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449

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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 SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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