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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$3,100

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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 SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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