Side by side

Boldr SafarivsSeiko Prospex Sea

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Safari$449
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$595

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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 Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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