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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsFerro Distinct 3

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Distinct 348mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Distinct 340h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Distinct 350m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Distinct 3$455

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
48mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Ronda 715
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$455

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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.

Ferro Distinct 3

Owners widely praise the Ferro Distinct 3 for its improved screw-down crown and centered date complication. However, some find the watch too large, and one owner dislikes the dial for being busy, though the necessity of outer markers for single-hand legibility is noted. The flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating, and the dial has no lume. One owner received an NH35A movement instead of the advertised Miyota 9015. Overall, owners appreciate the functional improvements and specific design choices of the Ferro Distinct 3, despite some concerns about size and dial clarity.

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