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Boldr SafarivsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
Safari$449
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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