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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsCitizen Zenshin Mechanical

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Zenshin Mechanical
CitizenZenshin Mechanical
MSRP $488

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Zenshin Mechanical40.5mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Zenshin Mechanical40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Zenshin Mechanical100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Zenshin Mechanical$488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Super Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
8213

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$488

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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 Zenshin Mechanical

The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is widely praised for its exceptional value, lightweight and scratch-resistant Super Titanium case, and superb, textured dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the refined finishing and comfortable wearability due to the titanium construction and integrated bracelet design. The 60-hour power reserve automatic movement is noted as a strong point, with some finding the accuracy to be precise while others desire tighter tolerances. The integrated bracelet limits strap changes, and opinions on the bracelet and clasp quality are mixed, with some finding them cheap-feeling and others appreciating the design. The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is priced around EUR 499, though one owner reported a purchase price of €360. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical highly for its impressive cost-benefit ratio and attractive, comfortable design.

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