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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsCIGA Design BLUE PLANET

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
BLUE PLANET
CIGA DesignBLUE PLANET
MSRP $999

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
BLUE PLANET
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
BLUE PLANET
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
BLUE PLANET30m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
BLUE PLANET$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$999

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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.

CIGA Design BLUE PLANET

The CIGA Design BLUE PLANET is widely praised for its unique visual impact and aesthetic, particularly its 3D rotating globe dial with raised topography. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the high aesthetics and unique time-telling mechanism. However, legibility is a recurring concern, with multiple sources noting difficulty distinguishing familiar continents and small, unclear markers. The 46mm case, while lugless and surprisingly wearable for some due to its short lug-to-lug distance, is described as top-heavy and having substantial heft, especially in stainless steel. The automatic movement offers a 40-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of +30/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design BLUE PLANET for its striking, unique dial design and aesthetic appeal, despite significant legibility challenges.

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