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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsCitizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
U830
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$596

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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.

Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 is praised for its updated 43mm titanium case, legible memory-in-pixel display, and cleaner, less cluttered design compared to previous versions. Reviewers highlight its versatile contemporary look and enhanced functionality from the caliber U830, while owners appreciate the MIP display and screw-down caseback. Some users find the interface clunky and the face busy, particularly noting the "calendar" label and the lack of radio or GPS time synchronization, with one owner finding the 45mm size and busy subdials less useful for non-pilots. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 highly for its impressive technology and improved legibility in a contemporary package.

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