Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Boldr BOLDR x Nitecore at true scale

BOLDR x Nitecore

Glycine Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

12.8mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$449

lowest

$540

Movement

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW200-1

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$540
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

BOLDR x Nitecore

The BOLDR x Nitecore is widely praised as a lightweight, legible, and perfectly sized 38mm field watch with a unique case shape and brilliant lume. Owners highlight the topographical map-inspired dial's fantastic depth, featuring color-matched Old-Radium C3 lume, white and orange accents, and subtle branding. The watch is described as light, durable, and powerfully lumed, with a flat sapphire crystal and AR coating. One owner notes a few tiny scuffs on the case and bezel. Overall, owners rate the BOLDR x Nitecore highly for its unique dial design and excellent lume at the price.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its thinness, with various sources citing measurements between 10.4mm and 10.8mm, and its comfortable wearability due to contoured lugs that make it feel smaller than its 39mm case size. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its value, with some considering it the best dive watch under $400 and noting its refined finishing and smooth winding action. However, opinions are mixed on its design, with some finding it unique and others plain or questioning its homage status. Lume quality is a point of contention, with some finding it subpar and hard to read at night, while others describe it as marginally better than a Seiko SKX007. Some owners have also reported inconsistent power reserve or stem issues. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its exceptional thinness and value proposition at the price point.