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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsGlycine Airman Vintage Noon Purist

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Airman Vintage Noon Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage Noon Purist
MSRP $3,500

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Airman Vintage Noon Purist40mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Airman Vintage Noon Purist48h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Airman Vintage Noon Purist50m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Airman Vintage Noon Purist$3,500

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
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black
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
$3,500

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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 Noon Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Vintage Noon Purist for its classic pilot watch aesthetic and unique 24-hour dial, with many appreciating its historical significance and vintage reissue good looks. Specific strengths highlighted include a stunning gilt dial and hands, good lume on the hands, and a well-finished case and bezel, with one owner noting excellent timekeeping and smooth crowns. Some owners prefer the "purist" model for its logical 24-hour display and find the 40mm size comfortable, while others note the 36mm variant is a retro style choice, though potentially too small for some. However, some find the dial hard to read in certain light conditions and note a lack of lume on the dial markers. Criticisms include low water resistance and a tendency for the 40mm model to wear larger than its size suggests. One owner noted a purchase price of $620 on sale.

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