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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsGlycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Combat Sub Box Ceramic
GlycineCombat Sub Box Ceramic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Combat Sub Box Ceramic41mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Combat Sub Box Ceramic38h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Combat Sub Box Ceramic200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Combat Sub Box Ceramic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Material
Titanium
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Grey
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
$1,800

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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 Combat Sub Box Ceramic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic for its exceptional thinness at 10.4mm for a 42mm diver, perfect proportions for small wrists, and unique, non-homage aesthetic, with some considering it the best dive watch under $400 due to its superior finishing and value. The case shape, dimensions, and drilled lugs are also highlighted as positives, and the dial is legible with good lume on the hands. However, reviewers and owners consistently flag sub-par lume on the markers that fades quickly, and an inconsistent power reserve. Some owners report the stock strap or bracelet is subpar, and one owner experienced the bezel detaching after a light bump, questioning build quality. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting it runs about 2.5 seconds fast per day, while another reports an inconsistent power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic highly for its thinness, unique design, and value, despite concerns about lume and strap quality.

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