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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
39mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Sellita SW288

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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