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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 $1,095

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Series 8 87039mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Series 8 87042h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Series 8 870100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Series 8 870$1,095

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
38mm
39mm
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
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
9051
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,095

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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 compelling value proposition and modern Japanese design with a sporty edge. Reviewers note its 40mm steel case, glossy dial with applied markers, and the in-house Calibre 0950 automatic movement offering 50 hours of power reserve and enhanced magnetic resistance. The flat sapphire crystal is noted to collect fingerprints, and the solid caseback omits a view of the movement. The limited edition variant features a 40.8mm black DLC-coated case, a carbon fiber dial, and the 0950 movement regulated to -5/+10 seconds per day. Overall, the Citizen Series 8 870 is viewed as a strong offering for its blend of design and features.

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