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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsCitizen Series 8 870

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Series 8 87040.8mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Series 8 87050h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Series 8 870100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Series 8 870$1,595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.8mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
0950
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,595

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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 Series 8 870

The Citizen Series 8 870 is praised for its sharp 40mm steel case with unique bezel construction and a glossy dial featuring finely brushed and polished applied hour markers. It is powered by the in-house caliber 0950 automatic movement, which operates at 4Hz and offers a 50-hour power reserve with enhanced magnetic resistance. The limited edition features a black Duratect DLC coated case, a carbon fiber dial, and is regulated to -5/+10 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers highlight the Series 8 870's distinctive case finishing and the robust in-house movement as key strengths.

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