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Boldr SafarivsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Presage Classic Series
SeikoPresage Classic Series
MSRP $950

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Presage Classic Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
Safari$449
Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
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
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$950

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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

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by Japanese silk fabrics and aesthetically pleasing curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the clean dials with applied indices and the robust elegance of the watches, noting the comfortable wearability of the cases, particularly the 36mm variants, and the practical 100m water resistance. The 6R movements provide a 72-hour power reserve, a notable improvement for the price point. However, the pin and collar bracelet system is criticized by one owner as subpar for the cost, and the quoted accuracy of the 6R55 movement is -15/+25 seconds per day, though one forum user reports better performance. The exhibition caseback's finish is described as entry-industrial, and the open-heart and 24-hour subdial configurations may not appeal to all.

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