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Boldr The BoysvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Boys38mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
The Boys40h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
The Boys200m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
The Boys$299
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Moonphase
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
39mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Meteorite
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Sellita SW288

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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