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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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