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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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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 Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore
Essentials Quartz
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.8mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Material
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$265
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