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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12.8mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Sellita SW200-1

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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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