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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsSternglas Naos XS

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Naos XS
SternglasNaos XS
MSRP $247

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Naos XS33mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Naos XS
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Naos XS50m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Naos XS$247

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
33mm
Thickness
12.8mm
6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
36mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
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
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Ronda 784
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$247

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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 Naos XS

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XS for its simple, awesome design, domed sapphire crystal, and clean hands, with one owner highlighting the beautiful blue mother-of-pearl dial and top-notch build quality on a special edition. It is recommended as a durable, refined daily wear watch for around $270, suitable for casual and formal occasions. However, one owner found the Sternglas Naos XS to have a cheap feel and a face resembling a toy, noting it wears smaller than expected, while another described the automatic movement as a bit noisy. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XS highly for its refined design and value, with specific praise for the mother-of-pearl dial on special editions.

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