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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$795

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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 ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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