Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsSheffield 1A 38 Silver 2.0

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Boldr BOLDR x Nitecore at true scale

BOLDR x Nitecore

Sheffield 1A 38 Silver 2.0 at true scale

1A 38 Silver 2.0

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

12.8mm

12.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$449

$262

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

2 specs
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$262
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

BOLDR x Nitecore

The BOLDR x Nitecore is widely praised as a lightweight, legible, and perfectly sized 38mm field watch with a unique case shape and brilliant lume. Owners highlight the topographical map-inspired dial's fantastic depth, featuring color-matched Old-Radium C3 lume, white and orange accents, and subtle branding. The watch is described as light, durable, and powerfully lumed, with a flat sapphire crystal and AR coating. One owner notes a few tiny scuffs on the case and bezel. Overall, owners rate the BOLDR x Nitecore highly for its unique dial design and excellent lume at the price.

Sheffield 1A 38 Silver 2.0

Owners widely report the Sheffield 1A 38 Silver 2.0 offers significant value, with many finding it solidly built and well-made for its price point. Timekeeping is generally good, with one owner noting it loses less than 10 seconds per day, and only 1-2 seconds when kept fully wound due to activity. The 38mm case size is appealing to some, while others prefer a more contemporary 40mm. The consensus is that the Sheffield 1A 38 Silver 2.0 is a robust and good value watch for its price.

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