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Boldr SafarivsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Safari$449
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
6N42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$315

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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 Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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