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Boldr SafarivsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
MSRP
Safari$449
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
6R54
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,750

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial is widely praised for its beautiful, deep urushi lacquer dial, with reviewers noting its remarkable depth and soft sheen. Owners are captivated by the craftsmanship and appearance, with one calling it a grail watch. The dial's color palette is inspired by traditional crafts, making them accessible at a price point around $1,650. However, some owners find the watch substantial in thickness and case size, with one noting it wears taller than divers. A reviewer also found triple-retrograde dials too busy, and one owner observed faint scratches from polishing and pores on the white logo and Roman numerals under bright light. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its accessible traditional craft dial and unique aesthetic.

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