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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsSeiko Prospex Sea

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $795

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Prospex Sea34mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Prospex Sea40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Prospex Sea$795

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
12.8mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
40.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
6N01
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$795

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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 Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superb lume, with many appreciating its comfortable wearability due to its case shape and lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers consistently highlight its impressive finishing and classic dive watch design, often noting the bright LumiBrite lume. Some owners find the watch to be large, thick, and heavy, while others consider it the perfect size, indicating a split opinion on wearability for smaller wrists. The power reserve from some movements is noted as less than newer variants, and the clasp quality receives mixed feedback. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition in the dive watch market.

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