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Vaer SwissvsBoldr BOLDR x Nitecore

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Swiss
VaerSwiss
MSRP $1,099
BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Power Reserve
Swiss40h
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
BOLDR x Nitecore$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9.4mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Swiss
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$449

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What people say

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

BOLDR x Nitecore

BOLDR x Nitecore is widely praised for its lightweight 38mm PVD titanium case, excellent legibility, and perfect sizing. Owners and reviewers highlight the unique, topographical map-inspired dial offering fantastic depth, complemented by color-matched Old-Radium C3 lume and subtle branding. The watch is described as durable and powerfully lumed, with the included Nitecore TIKI torch capable of boosting its glow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the BOLDR x Nitecore highly for its exceptional lume and distinctive dial design at its price point.

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