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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze43mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze50h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze$1,795

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
52mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
ETA 6498-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,795

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze

Owners and reviewers praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze for its romantic aviation appeal, authentic pilot design, and light, versatile case. The dial texture is noted as superior to stock photos, and the tan lume harmonizes with the bronze case. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +1-2s/day. The joy of winding the oversized crown is a recurring positive, though some find it rough initially. The watch is considered good value by some, offering hand-wind and small seconds with heritage, though others feel it shares technology with more affordable models. Concerns are raised about the mineral crystal scratching more easily than sapphire, with one instance of breakage. The bezel's detents are described as unremarkable, and the stock strap has a paper-like feel. Some owners report a 48-click bezel, while others have a 60-click version.

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