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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsSpinnaker Croft Pioneer

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Croft Pioneer
SpinnakerCroft Pioneer
MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Croft Pioneer42mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Croft Pioneer40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Croft Pioneer100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Croft Pioneer$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$199

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

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