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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsSeiko Prospex Sea

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Prospex Sea41mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Prospex Sea$900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.9mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$900

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent lume, robust build, and value, with many highlighting the comfortable 4 o'clock crown and reliable movements. Reviewers note impressive case finishing and attractive dials, with specific models lauded for their gradient blue designs and smooth bezel actions. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +9 seconds/day after demagnetization, while others find the watches to be good first "proper" watches. Some owners find the stock rubber straps uncomfortable or the overall size substantial on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its combination of strong dive watch functionality and appealing design at its price point.

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