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Boldr SafarivsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

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Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial72h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial100m
MSRP
Safari$449
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial$1,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12mm
12.1mm
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
6R5H
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,400

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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” Enamel Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial for its high-quality, handcrafted enamel dials, with specific commendations for the depth and subtle gloss of urushi lacquer and the excellent legibility of minimalistic markers and contrasting hands. The watches are frequently cited as offering significant value, with one reviewer noting the SPB163 as a great value at €1,300, and another highlighting the series' impressive 100M water resistance and Japanese design inspiration at $1,300 USD. However, the 12.4mm to 12.8mm thickness is noted by multiple sources as a potential area for improvement, with a preference for under 12mm, and one owner dislikes the date window. Accuracy figures for the 6R27 movement range from -15 to +25 seconds per day, and its power reserve is closer to 35-40 hours than the advertised 45 hours.

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