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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsOak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.8mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Sellita SW300
Power Reserve
40h
56h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,400

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 is a 39.5mm stainless steel tool watch featuring a unique, layered aluminum "ghost dial" for legibility and 200m water resistance, powered by a Sellita SW300 movement. Its appeal is limited by a US$2,550 price and an extremely limited production of 20 pieces, with its experimental dial construction done in Chicago. Overall, reviewers highlight the endearing dial and in-house bezel production as key features of the Oak & Oscar Humboldt ExP-02.

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