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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsSternglas Tachymeter

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Tachymeter
SternglasTachymeter
MSRP $312

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Tachymeter42mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Tachymeter
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Tachymeter50m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Tachymeter$312

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 0S20
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$312

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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.

Sternglas Tachymeter

The Sternglas Tachymeter is praised for its sporty chronograph design and wrist presence, offering character without being an overt tool watch. Reviewers note it as an improvement over its predecessor, featuring an upscale design with a colored aluminum bezel insert and more colorful dial options. It utilizes the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, and boasts a three-year battery life, all at a competitive price of €389. The Sternglas Tachymeter is considered good value for its design, functionality, and small-brand cachet, offering a charming youthfulness. One reviewer noted that the "orange" on one model appeared yellow, and suggested a tachymeter scale extending to 200 instead of 500 would be more useful. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter highly for its value and appealing, youthful chronograph design.

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