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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsBoldr BOLDR x Nitecore

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
BOLDR x Nitecore$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Seiko NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$449

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

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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