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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Chrono Diver Series 1$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
101m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$349

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph featuring a dual-curved sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note the VK63 movement's characteristic chronograph hand not resetting perfectly to zero, a trait present on this specific watch. The case exhibits polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and it utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. On balance, owners appreciate the classic case shape and dial design of the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at its price point, despite the mechaquartz movement's known reset behavior.

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