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Boldr SafarivsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Safari$449
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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