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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsVaer Design Navy Solar

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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