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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsPagani Design PD-1728

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
PD-1728
Pagani DesignPD-1728
MSRP $128

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
PD-172840mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
PD-172840h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
PD-1728100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
PD-1728$128

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
24.5mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$128

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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-1728

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1728 for its attractive appearance, gorgeous pearly dial, and surprisingly good lume. However, community members consistently flag its 14mm thickness as excessive for the style, and some find the bracelet's screw pins difficult to adjust. One owner notes the watch gained approximately 20 seconds over a week and expresses annoyance at the lack of a date window. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1728 a visually appealing watch, with its primary drawbacks being its thickness and bracelet adjustability.

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