Which is cheaper, the BOLDR x Nitecore or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the BOLDR x Nitecore is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $2,051 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the BOLDR x Nitecore or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The BOLDR x Nitecore wears larger at 38mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the BOLDR x Nitecore or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The BOLDR x Nitecore is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the BOLDR x Nitecore or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the BOLDR x Nitecore.

What movement does the BOLDR x Nitecore run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the BOLDR x Nitecore uses the Seiko NH35A and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Boldr BOLDR x Nitecore

boldr-x-nitecore-kraken

MSRP $449

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BOLDR x Nitecore38mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

BOLDR x Nitecore40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

BOLDR x Nitecore200m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

BOLDR x Nitecore$449

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore

Silver

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$449

$2,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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