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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief Purist
MSRP $2,900

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist40mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist48h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist30m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist$2,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
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
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminous

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,900

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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.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

The Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist is widely praised for its classic pilot watch design and excellent wearability, with owners highlighting its authentic 24-hour dial as a core element of its identity. Reviewers and owners consistently note its accurate timekeeping, with one report stating it keeps very accurate time and another confirming excellent timekeeping. The sun-ray green dial is specifically mentioned as looking great in different lighting conditions, and the lume is described as great for a vintage-style piece. Owners find the purist model's 24-hour dial more logical than GMT versions, and the 40mm size is noted for offering larger, readable dials. One owner calls it the best pilot watch ever made.

From video reviewers

The 24-hour dial legibility is a key strength. Reviewers disagree on the desirability of the current Purist design compared to Glycine's past Airman 18 series.

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