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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsChristopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
SW300-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56h
Complications
None
Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,295

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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 The Twelve 40 (Ti)

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) owners and reviewers highlight its high value, comfortable and lightweight titanium case, and COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Some owners praise the finishing and textured dial, with one noting the sharpness of bracelet links is by design. However, a recurring point of criticism is the sharp edges on the bracelet links, with some also finding the inside surfaces of the clasp unfinished. One owner felt the dial appeared cheap for the price, while a reviewer desired more design originality in the dial and a micro-adjust system for the bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) highly for its value and comfortable titanium build, despite some reservations about bracelet finishing and dial design originality.

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