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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Hodinkee Sunburst
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,905

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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