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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

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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.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 for its excellent 35mm size and premium feel for the price, with one owner noting its lume is the best they have experienced. The sand-textured cream dial is described as offering depth and legibility, though one owner rated the dial design 2/5 due to numeral offset referencing classic field watches. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH35 or NH38 automatic movement, with Kuoe adjusting it to a range of -20 to +40 seconds/day, though one example ran within +/- 10 seconds/day. On balance, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 highly for its wearability and craftsmanship at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
OLD SMITH 90-00235mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore
OLD SMITH 90-00241h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
OLD SMITH 90-002100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
OLD SMITH 90-002$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
NH38
Power Reserve
0h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$559
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