BOLDR Supply Co. T-Rex by BOLDR x NitecorevsTissot Seastar 1000

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

BOLDR Supply Co. T-Rex by BOLDR x Nitecore at true scale

T-Rex by BOLDR x Nitecore

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

12.3mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$499

lowest

$875

Movement

Seiko NH35

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
12.3mm
12.48mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Graded grey-black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$875
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Reviews

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BOLDR Supply Co. T-Rex by BOLDR x Nitecore

Owners widely praise the BOLDR Supply Co. T-Rex by BOLDR x Nitecore for its well-made construction and interesting design, with some highlighting the PVD coating and caseback as particular strengths, aligning with Boldr's reputation for adventure watches. However, some find the PVD coating, California dial, and NH35 movement unappealing, and the caseback design is considered excessive by a portion of the community. One owner reported a negative experience with a body replacement issue and customer service. Overall, owners rate the BOLDR Supply Co. T-Rex by BOLDR x Nitecore highly for its build quality and adventure-ready aesthetic.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value and solid build, with one reviewer calling it a comfortable, sporty, and affordable everyday watch with a great case and dial ratio. However, some owners find the Tissot Seastar 1000 too large and poorly proportioned, citing small indices on larger dials and a difficult-to-read bezel. Criticisms also include a non-reflective crystal causing glare, mediocre lume, and a subpar bracelet, with some feeling it is underwhelming for the price compared to other divers. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its value and solid build at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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