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Boldr SafarivsSeiko Ice Diver

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Ice Diver
SeikoIce Diver
MSRP $900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Ice Diver45mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Ice Diver70h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Ice Diver200m
MSRP
Safari$449
Ice Diver$900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
52.6mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Seiko Ice Diver

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build, classic dive watch design, and excellent value, with many highlighting its strong lume and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag its superior bezel action and overall finishing as standout features for its price point. Some owners find the 43mm case size substantial, with one noting it felt big, thick, and heavy on a 6.5-inch wrist, though others consider it a perfect size. The movement's power reserve is noted as less than newer variants by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and robust build at an accessible price.

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