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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsIslander Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
IslanderIslander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
MSRP $649

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-30240mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302$649

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
0mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$649

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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.

Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302

Owners widely praise the Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302 for its eye-catching degrading black dial and strong lume. Some owners note the bracelet's tight links and rough clasp edges as drawbacks, though one owner received a replacement bracelet that improved wearability. Opinions are split on the watch's design, with some finding it overdesigned and reminiscent of older Seiko mods, while others appreciate its originality and find it appealing, particularly at its discounted price. On balance, owners appreciate the Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302 for its unique dial and value, despite some reservations about the bracelet finishing.

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