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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Combat Sub Sport
GlycineCombat Sub Sport
MSRP $1,650

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Combat Sub Sport42mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Combat Sub Sport38h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Combat Sub Sport200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Combat Sub Sport$1,650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,650

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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 Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, thin profile, and solid build quality, often noting its finishing and wearability as superior for its price point. Reviewers consistently flag its slim case, with measurements around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and appreciate its non-homage design and comfortable lug curvature. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds per day loss, while another notes their Sellita SW200 movement runs at +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners report inconsistent power reserve not reaching the advertised 42 hours and find the lume sub-par for nighttime legibility. A few also mention sharp bracelet edges and a potentially short bracelet for larger wrists, and one owner dislikes the "COMBAT" text on the dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its impressive thinness and value as a Swiss automatic diver.

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