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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsFarer AQUAMATIC

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
AQUAMATIC
FarerAQUAMATIC
MSRP $875

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Material
Titanium
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$875

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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.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

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