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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsGlycine Airman Purist

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Airman Purist44mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Airman Purist48h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Airman Purist100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Airman Purist$2,750

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Jewels
25
21
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,750

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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.

Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist for its attractive appearance and comfortable wearability, with the 24-hour dial proving easy to adapt to for many. Some models feature high-contrast hands and lumed dials that offer excellent visibility, though certain stealth designs are criticized for poor legibility. The case back on contemporary models is noted as being easier to open for regulation. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Purist highly for its appealing design and user-friendly 24-hour dial.

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