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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
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
$279

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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 DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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