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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.6mm
Thickness
12.8mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
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
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$11,600

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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 SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

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