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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsPinion Pure Steel

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,715
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