BOLDR Supply Co. The Kraken by BOLDR x NitecorevsSTEELDIVE SD1906S

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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. The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore at true scale

The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore

STEELDIVE SD1906S at true scale

SD1906S

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

49mm

Thickness

12.8mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$449

$128

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Titanium
Solid Bronze CuSn8

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$128
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

BOLDR Supply Co. The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore

BOLDR Supply Co. The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore is praised as a lightweight, legible, and well-sized adventure watch, featuring a unique 38mm case shape and a topographical dial with color-matched Old-Radium C3 lume. Owners highlight its brilliant lume, which fully charges with sunlight or a UV light. Some reviewers suggest a preference for smaller hour markers, with one noting a 42mm case might have been preferable, and one owner finds the titanium less substantial than steel. Overall, owners rate BOLDR Supply Co. The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore highly for its excellent lume and comfortable, lightweight wearability at the price.

STEELDIVE SD1906S

Owners widely praise the STEELDIVE SD1906S as an exceptional value, with its case finishing noted as surprisingly good for the price, featuring superior linear brushing on the case back. The watch is frequently cited as a favorite everyday wear, with one owner reporting successful dives to 100 meters without issue. Lume is consistently highlighted as excellent, lasting all night. Some owners report issues with bracelet quality, specifically a poorly applied logo, leading them to swap it for a strap, while others have experienced component failures like bezel inserts popping out or bent crown shafts on different models. The glossy dial is noted as making photography challenging. Overall, owners rate the STEELDIVE SD1906S highly for its impressive build quality and lume at its price point.