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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsCWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
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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.

CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch for its bombproof, no-nonsense, toolish design and military connection, with the PVD finish being a liked feature. Reviewers highlight its highly legible, classic dial and durable, tool-like PVD-coated case that shows remarkable resilience. The Ronda 517 quartz movement is appreciated for grab-and-go reliability and good seconds hand accuracy, with one owner noting it aligns closely with indices. The 45mm case size and fixed spring bars are seen by some as positive for NATO strap wear. Some owners find the £700 price steep for a quartz watch, comparing it unfavorably to similarly specified alternatives. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch highly for its rugged military aesthetics and reliable tool-watch functionality at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch45mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$1,142

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
45mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
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