Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsOrient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Boldr BOLDR x Nitecore at true scale

BOLDR x Nitecore

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch at true scale

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

Diameter

38mm

39.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

46.5mm

Thickness

12.8mm

12.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$449

$370

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6722

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.5mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$370
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Reviews

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BOLDR x Nitecore

The BOLDR x Nitecore is widely praised as a lightweight, legible, and perfectly sized 38mm field watch with a unique case shape and brilliant lume. Owners highlight the topographical map-inspired dial's fantastic depth, featuring color-matched Old-Radium C3 lume, white and orange accents, and subtle branding. The watch is described as light, durable, and powerfully lumed, with a flat sapphire crystal and AR coating. One owner notes a few tiny scuffs on the case and bezel. Overall, owners rate the BOLDR x Nitecore highly for its unique dial design and excellent lume at the price.

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

Owners praise the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch for its value, sapphire crystal, and durable build quality, with many appreciating the 39.9mm case size for its smaller, trendy appeal and the raw steel bezel for a vintage look. The bracelet features folded end links, and while the in-house automatic Orient F6722 movement is considered a good workhorse, the watch is not ISO certified for diving, though suitable for swimming. Unless a purple dial is specifically desired, other color options are recommended. On balance, owners rate the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch highly for its appealing design and value proposition in a compact package.

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