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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsSpinnaker Bradner

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Bradner40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Bradner180m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
180m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Tidal Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$179

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner's vibrant dials and excellent lume on indices and bezel, with one owner noting comfortable wearability on a 7-inch wrist. Reviewers flag imprecise finishing on the minute ring and an inner bezel crown that rotates too easily, while some owners report the internal rotating bezel does not stay in position. The watch features a Seiko NH35 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and is priced around $390-$430 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Bradner to be a fun, affordable diver, with its vibrant dials and strong lume being key selling points.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Atlantic Blue's reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a key strength. The watch's lume performance is somewhat lacking, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's bezel action, with one reviewer praising it as smooth and precise, while the other two do not mention it.

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