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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
12.8mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
M6.1.1
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Sellita SW510mb

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,679

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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.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which offers a premium feel with a sharp, legible dial and well-executed applied markers. Reviewers note the sweet winding action and the vintage-inspired brown sunburst dial with dauphine hands and lollipop register pointers. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Sellita SW510Mb movement with a 63-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one reviewer reporting +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII for its refined vintage-inspired design and compact dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a key strength for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII. Reviewers noted the excellent quality-price ratio for a Swiss-made chronograph.

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