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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,100

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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.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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