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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.9mm
Thickness
12.8mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44.5mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$335

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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 is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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