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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Ivory
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 9122

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,050

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

Owners praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH's elegant 37mm size, symmetrical bicompax layout, and crisp chronograph pushers with a swift reset. The salmon dial is described as copper-toned with highly polished, legible Breguet numerals. Some owners find the 13mm thickness and 43mm lug-to-lug wearable, while others note the 14.3mm thickness detracts from wearability. The TMI NE86A movement has a claimed 45-hour power reserve and accuracy ranging from +25/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH for its retro charm and enjoyable chronograph operation, despite some reservations about its thickness.

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