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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsChristopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
38mm
44.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
CW-001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
120h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$5,715

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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 Twelve X Black Shadow

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow for its exceptional titanium finishing, dynamic case design, and skeletonized COSC-certified SH21 movement with a 120-hour power reserve. Some owners note sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished interior clasp surfaces, while reviewers mention legibility issues common to skeletonized watches and a thickness of 12.3mm making it feel chunkier than other models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow highly for its impressive in-house movement and titanium finishing at its price point.

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