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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsHamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,845

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
14.83mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
H-31
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,845

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its excellent value, blend of classy and sporty design, and detailed dial with applied markers. The watch is noted for its impressive accuracy, with figures ranging from +0.5 to +3 seconds per day. Its 42mm case is described as a classic size with a mix of polished and brushed finishes, and the reverse panda dial is a particular highlight for some. However, the lume is consistently criticized as fading quickly and being underwhelming, and the internal bezel's functionality is found to be cumbersome. One owner found the watch too formal for their needs, while another noted the square case can wear larger than some alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its exceptional value and attractive, accurate timekeeping.

From video reviewers

The watch features a quality automatic chronograph movement. The date setting mechanism, requiring a specialized pusher tool, is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch competes effectively with luxury alternatives at its price point.

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