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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsTissot PR516

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
PR516100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Thickness
12.8mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
37mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$825

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired dial, robust case finishing, and the horological substance offered at its price point, with some noting its 38mm size and historical connections as highlights. The manual-wind movement is frequently cited for its 68-hour power reserve and modern technology. However, the watch's 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug distance are noted as potentially making it wear large on smaller wrists. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others criticize the basic stamped clasp and simplistic movement finishing visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR516 a compelling heritage-inspired sports watch, particularly for its value and vintage motorsport aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.

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