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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsNodus Contrail GMT

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Contrail GMT42h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Contrail GMT200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Contrail GMT$900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.6mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 9075 GMT
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$900

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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.

Nodus Contrail GMT

The Nodus Contrail GMT is praised for its excellent case and bracelet quality, impressive finishing that suggests a much higher price point, and brilliant proportions, making it a well-executed flier-style GMT. Owners and reviewers highlight its slender 40.5mm case, comfortable flat-link bracelet, and 200 meters of water resistance. The Miyota Caliber 9075 movement is noted, with one source reporting accuracy regulated to +/-8 seconds per day. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red numerals on the roulette disc difficult to read, and the small crown and large guards may be tedious for some. One user questioned the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index despite the existing 24-hour scale. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its value and build quality at its price point.

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