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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
OLD SMITH 90-007
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-007
MSRP $640

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
OLD SMITH 90-00735mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
OLD SMITH 90-00742h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
OLD SMITH 90-00750m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
OLD SMITH 90-007$640

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Ivory
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 82S5
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$640

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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.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH for its distinctive vintage aesthetic, with specific admiration for the blue hands that pop in sunlight and the satisfying chunky numerals. The watch is considered a discreet dress or office option, with one owner cherishing it despite an initial defective crown. The 38mm size is noted as a perfect fit by one owner, while another finds the 35mm size and 12mm thickness can be problematic on smaller wrists. The $635 price is considered high for the NH38 movement and standard specifications, though some believe the premium is justified by Kuoe's unique design language and microbrand status. Accuracy is reported at -5 seconds per day, but the Super-LumiNova is weak. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH highly for its unique design and cherished vintage aesthetic at the price.

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