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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsVaer Tradition

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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 Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore
Tradition
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Tradition100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12.8mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$179
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