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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsHamilton American Classic Pan Europ Day Date Auto

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
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.

Hamilton American Classic Pan Europ Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Pan Europ Day Date Auto for its striking retro aesthetics and impressive 80-hour power reserve. Reviewers and owners alike note the blue sunburst dial's elegant color shifts and the flawless finishing of the hands and indices. The case is described as comfortable and wearing light on the wrist, with some finding it surprisingly wearable on smaller wrists due to short lugs and a curved case back, though others find it wears larger than expected. Specific criticisms include challenging legibility on grey dial variants, stiff bezel grip with imperfect alignment, and non-existent lume on the bezel pip. The curved spring bars and shallow springbar placement are frequently cited as hindrances to strap changes, limiting aftermarket options and sometimes requiring modification for NATO straps. One owner reported an issue with missing warranty card and strap.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
American Classic Pan Europ Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
American Classic Pan Europ Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
American Classic Pan Europ Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
American Classic Pan Europ Day Date Auto$1,345

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
H-30
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,345
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