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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsBaltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Thickness
12.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Gold PVD - Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$416

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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.

Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

One owner reported poor quality with a plastic-like crystal, audible rattling, and significant timekeeping issues within 24 hours, deeming the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD overpriced. Another commenter felt the design needed upgrades to its movement and crystal, noting a cheap feel to the dial's textured section. On balance, the consensus among the limited owner feedback is that the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD has significant quality concerns for its price point.

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