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Boldr SafarivsYema Pearldiver

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Pearldiver
YemaPearldiver
MSRP $491

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Pearldiver38mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Pearldiver40h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Pearldiver100m
MSRP
Safari$449
Pearldiver$491

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$491

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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.

Yema Pearldiver

Owners widely praise the Yema Pearldiver's vintage aesthetic, clean dial, and sub-40mm dimensions with short lug-to-lug, noting its in-house movement and solid build quality. Accuracy figures range from dead-on at 0 seconds per day to +2 seconds per day, though some owners have reported dead-on-arrival movements requiring returns. The bracelet clasp is described by one owner as "pretty cheap." Some find the design pedestrian and lacking uniqueness, with the faux lume color noted as too dark by one commenter. Overall, owners rate the Yema Pearldiver highly for its vintage appeal and wearable dimensions at the price.

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