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Boldr SafarivsGrand Seiko SBGE285

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Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
SBGE285
Grand SeikoSBGE285
MSRP $8,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
SBGE28541mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
SBGE28572h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
SBGE285100m
MSRP
Safari$449
SBGE285$8,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
9R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$8,900

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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 SBGE285

The Grand Seiko SBGE285 is widely praised for its textured dial, high-intensity titanium case with Zaratsu polishing, and Evolution 9 design, which reviewers consider epitomizes modern Grand Seiko. Owners and reviewers highlight its refined yet sporty appearance and lightweight titanium construction, noting it wears smaller than its 41mm dimensions. The 9R66 Spring Drive movement is lauded for its precision, with accuracy reported at ±1 second per day. One owner notes the watch head shows no wear and there are no scratches on the back of the lugs, indicating excellent overall condition. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGE285 highly for its blend of sophisticated finishing, comfortable wearability, and precise Spring Drive GMT functionality.

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