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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited EditionvsBoldr Venture Wayfarer

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Venture Wayfarer
BoldrVenture Wayfarer
MSRP $339

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition42mm
Venture Wayfarer38mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition45h
Venture Wayfarer40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition100m
Venture Wayfarer200m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$2,500
Venture Wayfarer$339

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Un-Dark Lt Ed
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8R48
Miyota 8217
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
34
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$339

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition for its refined presence and intricate dial patterns, with some favoring its unique red dial and steel bezel over other Speedtimer models. However, some owners criticize the 24-hour subdial as useless, the date window as recessed, and the stock bracelet as difficult to fit, while others find the pushers stick out too much. One owner notes the $995 price point is high for the 6R55 movement, suggesting a lower range, though others appreciate the Seiko finishing and charm. On balance, owners rate the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition well for its unique aesthetic and finishing, despite some functional and value concerns.

Boldr Venture Wayfarer

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Wayfarer for its distinctive, angular titanium case, lightweight 38mm size, and comfortable wearability, especially on smaller wrists, with particular appreciation for its bright, long-lasting lume and legible dial featuring syringe hands and an orange second hand accent. Some owners note the finishing is only "ok," while others describe it as excellent, and accuracy figures range from acceptable to an average of +12 seconds per day. A few find the case design too utilitarian and the dial flat, with one owner mentioning less-than-smooth screw-down crown threads. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Wayfarer highly for its unique design and comfortable titanium build at the price.

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