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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsPagani Design PD-1685

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
PD-1685
Pagani DesignPD-1685
MSRP $171

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
PD-168542mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
PD-168542h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
PD-1685200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
PD-1685$171

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$171

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1685

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1685's striking white dial and attractive blue bezel, with some finding it a "looker" and feeling it generally high quality. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting -3 seconds per day and another seeing it run 20 seconds slow after freezing, though it remained functional after rough use. Concerns exist regarding the watch's thickness and potential wearability on smaller wrists, the lume fading quickly, and difficulty reading silver hands on the white dial in sunlight. One owner experienced a misaligned dial marker and another noted a rough crown action upon arrival, with a lume pip detaching. There is ambiguity regarding the movement used, with owners speculating about NH35A, Miyota 8215, or DG2813 clones. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1685 highly for its attractive design and perceived quality at the price point, despite some noted fit and finish inconsistencies.

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