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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsHalios Universa II

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Universa II100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Sellita SW300-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$995

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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