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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.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index for looking and feeling more expensive than its price tag, with reviewers noting its tasteful redesign and clean dial. Some owners find the Roman numerals and baton markers visually jarring, while others consider the 40.5mm case too large for their wrists and the stock bracelet unappealing. One owner notes some noise when the watch is shaken, and a reviewer flags the mineral glass crystal and basic movement decoration as trade-offs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index highly for its dress watch aesthetic and value, despite some reservations about its dial design and size.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index40.5mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index30m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index$295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6724

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$295
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