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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsTraska Freediver Arctic

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Freediver Arctic40mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Freediver Arctic42h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Freediver Arctic200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$735

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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.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its price point.

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