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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsGlycine Sea Kraken

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Sea Kraken
GlycineSea Kraken
MSRP $1,600

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Sea Kraken39mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Sea Kraken38h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Sea Kraken150m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Sea Kraken$1,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,600

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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.

Glycine Sea Kraken

The Glycine Sea Kraken is widely praised for its retro design and excellent case finishing for its price, with reviewers noting crisp dial printing and an elegant stainless steel bezel. Owners report excellent accuracy, with some seeing deviations as low as 1 second per day, though one user observed up to a 6-second loss during high activity. The 39mm size is generally considered comfortable, though its 48mm lug-to-lug measurement may be an issue for smaller wrists. The bezel action is consistently flagged as strong with no back-play. The included leather strap is frequently criticized as unsuitable for a diver and often replaced. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Sea Kraken highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong value proposition, particularly given its adjusted Sellita SW200 movement and limited edition status.

From video reviewers

The Glycine Sea Kraken's value at its price point is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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