Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsTissot PR516

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Boldr BOLDR x Nitecore at true scale

BOLDR x Nitecore

Tissot PR516 at true scale

PR516

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

12.8mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$449

lowest

$825

Movement

Seiko NH35

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Thickness
12.8mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
White
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$825
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

BOLDR x Nitecore

The BOLDR x Nitecore is widely praised as a lightweight, legible, and perfectly sized 38mm field watch with a unique case shape and brilliant lume. Owners highlight the topographical map-inspired dial's fantastic depth, featuring color-matched Old-Radium C3 lume, white and orange accents, and subtle branding. The watch is described as light, durable, and powerfully lumed, with a flat sapphire crystal and AR coating. One owner notes a few tiny scuffs on the case and bezel. Overall, owners rate the BOLDR x Nitecore highly for its unique dial design and excellent lume at the price.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its robust build quality, vintage motorsport aesthetics, and accessible price point, with many appreciating its historical connections and the 38mm case size. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others note that its 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug may feel large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its blend of heritage design and modern build at an attractive price.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.