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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399
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.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$399
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