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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsNOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Metro 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteMetro 38 date
MSRP $3,740

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Metro 38 date38.5mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Metro 38 date52 hoursh
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Metro 38 date50m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Metro 38 date$3,740

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
DUW 4601
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52 hoursh
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$3,740

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date is widely praised for its high-quality stainless steel case, beautifully executed dial with a subtle slope and matte/metallic finish, and a well-integrated date window. Owners and reviewers consistently commend its design, finishing, comfort, and accuracy, with one report of +2 seconds per day. However, legibility is a mixed point, as some find the thin silver hands difficult to read against the grey dial in certain light, while others report no issues. The dial's shininess and the crystal's curvature are noted distractions, and the hour and minute hands are perilously close in length. The stock strap was too large for one reviewer's wrist. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date highly for its refined design and excellent finishing at its price point.

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