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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12.8mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Titanium
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$38,000

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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 SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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