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Boldr The BoysvsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Boys38mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
The Boys40h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
The Boys200m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
The Boys$299
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Thickness
12mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Cream
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$499

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What people say

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Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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