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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$399

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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 G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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