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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,458

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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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