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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsVario Futurist

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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