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Boldr The BoysvsZelos Swordfish 3

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The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Boys38mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
The Boys40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
The Boys200m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
The Boys$299
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
40mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$399

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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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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