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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsChristopher Ward The Twelve

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
The Twelve40mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
The Twelve38h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
The Twelve100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
The Twelve$1,495

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Midnight Sun
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,495

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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.

Christopher Ward The Twelve

Christopher Ward The Twelve is widely praised for its excellent value, comfortable and thin titanium case, and COSC-certified movements. Owners and reviewers highlight the lightweight feel and attractive finishing. However, some find the dial design lacks originality, and one owner noted sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished clasp interiors, leading to a return. The skeletonized dial on The Twelve X, while a selling point, can impact legibility, and the case chamfers may be prone to dings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve highly for its comfortable titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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