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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,800

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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 No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

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