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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $4,995

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
C1 Bel Canto Classic48mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
C1 Bel Canto Classic$4,995

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
38mm
48mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Azzurro
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN C1 X1 BL

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
29
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$4,995

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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 Bel Canto Classic

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic is noted for its laser-etched guilloché dial featuring Roman numerals and a blue handset, a departure from the original's sunray dial and applied indices, necessitating a more domed sapphire crystal. It presents a chiming complication with a visible hammer and gong, housed within a 41mm grade 5 titanium case that exhibits brushed and polished finishes. The watch is powered by the FS01 movement, a modified Sellita SW200-1 with a chiming module, and offers 30 meters of water resistance. Reviewers highlight the meticulous hand-finishing on the visible chiming mechanism. Overall, reviewers praise the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic for its intricate guilloché dial and the impressive chiming complication housed in a titanium case.

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