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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsCitizen Series 8 890

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Series 8 890
CitizenSeries 8 890
MSRP $1,395

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Series 8 89042.6mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Series 8 89042h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Series 8 890200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Series 8 890$1,395

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
42.6mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
9051
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,395

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Series 8 890

The Citizen Series 8 890 is praised for its robust build, 200 meters of water resistance without a screw-down crown, and excellent case finishing for its price. Reviewers note the smooth action of its internal bezel, though one suggests the knurling could be more pronounced for better grip. It utilizes the caliber 9051 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve, which often performs better than Citizen's stated -10/+20 seconds per day. The watch's design is noted as borrowing from popular luxury sports watches, and its lug-to-lug measurement can make it wear large. Overall, reviewers find the Citizen Series 8 890 a compelling and robust sports watch, particularly for its finishing and water resistance capabilities.

From video reviewers

Advanced finishing techniques on the 42.6mm octagonal silver-tone stainless steel case showcase durability and elegance. The watch's textured blue dial may not appeal to everyone's taste. Reviewers disagree on whether the Citizen Series 8 890's movement (Caliber 9051) is a strong point due to differing comparisons (Grand Seiko vs. AP Royal Oak).

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