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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325
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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 Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.7mm
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 NH35
6N76
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$325
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