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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsSternglas Hamburg

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Hamburg
SternglasHamburg
MSRP $323

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Hamburg42mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Hamburg
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Hamburg50m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Hamburg$323

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Ronda 715
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$323

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg

The Sternglas Hamburg is widely praised for its Bauhaus-inspired design, good build quality for the price, and attractive finishing, with owners noting a nice polish on the case and an uncluttered, easy-to-read dial. Some find the watch lightweight and its value proposition strong, especially with common discounts. However, opinions on the design are split, with some finding certain variants garish and a departure from strict Bauhaus simplicity, while others appreciate its unique aesthetic. The Miyota 8215 movement's accuracy is reported to range from -20/+40 seconds per day, and one owner noted it is louder than expected. A deep date window recess is also mentioned as making the date difficult to see from an angle. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Sternglas Hamburg a compelling option for its attractive design and value, despite some polarizing aesthetic elements and movement quirks.

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