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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsChristopher Ward C1 Moonglow

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $3,050

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
C1 Moonglow40mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
C1 Moonglow38h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
C1 Moonglow30m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
C1 Moonglow$3,050

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47.9mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 WL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
SW220-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$3,050

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What people say

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

The Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow is widely praised for its comfort, wearability at 40.5mm, and impressive lume, with owners calling it gorgeous, unique, and the coolest moonphase for the money. The moonphase complication is noted as constantly rotating, and one owner reports it accurate to within 1 day every 128 years. Some criticism exists regarding the dual moon phase display, where the inactive moon is visible through a translucent cover, and the lume on the date ring is less bright and fades faster than other luminous elements. One owner specifically loves the opaque blue moonphase dial of the LE Celestial Blue variant. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow a visually engaging and comfortable watch, particularly for its price point, with its unique dial design and strong lume being significant draws.

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