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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsCWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$666

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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.

CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.

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