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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
45mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$625

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, unique, and textured dials, often described as having a "Grand Seiko feel" at a more accessible price point, with specific mentions of wave patterns, lagoon hues, and manta ray motifs. Owners appreciate the smooth bezel operation and satisfactory lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 seconds per day, while another notes a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. The 6R35 movement offers a 70-hour power reserve, and some models feature sapphire crystals. Criticisms include a desire for exhibition casebacks and concerns about the quality and security of the stamped metal clasps and bracelets, which are frequently described as rattly or underwhelming, though this is noted as a common Seiko trait. Some owners are split on the number of Save the Ocean variations and dislike the cyclops magnifier.

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