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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsCitizen Garrison

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Garrison
CitizenGarrison
MSRP $338

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Garrison42mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Garrison40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Garrison100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Garrison$338

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
Super Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
E101
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$338

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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.

Citizen Garrison

The Citizen Garrison is widely praised as a versatile and legible tool watch offering excellent value, with owners frequently highlighting its comfortable wear, good lume, and impressive accuracy, with one noting it as the most accurate quartz watch they have owned. Specific praise is given to its clean dial, brushed titanium case, and surprisingly good strap quality for its price point. However, some find its 42mm or 38mm case sizes too large or too small depending on wrist size, the day-date window small, and the markers faux aged. The Citizen Garrison is available in multiple sizes, including 37mm and 43mm variations, with some desiring upgrades like sapphire crystal and a bead-blasted finish. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Garrison highly for its legibility and comfortable titanium case at an accessible price.

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