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Serica Ref. 1174 ParadevsBoldr BOLDR x Nitecore

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Ref. 1174 Parade
SericaRef. 1174 Parade
MSRP $1,768
BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
What people say

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Serica Ref. 1174 Parade

The Serica Ref. 1174 Parade is widely praised for its elegant proportions, with a compact 35mm case and slim 8.6mm thickness, making it sit close to the wrist. Reviewers and owners highlight its impressive finishing, complex case with brushed and polished surfaces, and cohesive dial textures. It offers robust 100-meter water resistance, a Soprod M100 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve, and a unique eclipse-shaped case. However, the strap and buckle are frequently cited as the weakest points, with some noting rough finishing that marks the leather, and the lug width necessitates custom straps. One reviewer questioned the dial's finishes, suggesting other textures might better suit the case. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade for its distinctive design and robust build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 35mm case size and slim 8.2mm thickness are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the non-screw-down crown limits water resistance.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 1174 Parade35mm
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 1174 Parade42h
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Water Resistance
Ref. 1174 Parade100m
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
MSRP
Ref. 1174 Parade$1,768
BOLDR x Nitecore$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
8.2mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Tobacco
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
Seiko NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$449
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