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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsSeiko Essentials Solar

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
30.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$375

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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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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