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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsTraska Summiteer Charcoal

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Traska Summiteer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Summiteer Charcoal for its comfortable 38.5mm size, short lugs, clean dial, and proud crystal, with some noting its excellent fit and finish and smooth winding action. Timekeeping averages +2 seconds per day, and the hardened steel treatment is a valued addition. Some owners find the dial plain and prefer textured alternatives, and one owner experienced dial alignment issues with a recent Traska release. The bracelet is criticized by some for being noisy, sagging, and having a clasp with rough edges, though others praise its on-the-fly micro-adjustment. On balance, owners rate the Traska Summiteer Charcoal highly for its overall package and value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Summiteer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore
Summiteer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Summiteer Charcoal100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Summiteer Charcoal$700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
0mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Burgundy

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$700
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