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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsTissot Ballade

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Ballade100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
39mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,100

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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.

Tissot Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its excellent value, immaculate quality for the price, and attractive design, with many highlighting the mesmerizing dial and hobnail or fluted bezel. Reviewers and owners alike commend its comfortable 39mm proportions and slim case, noting the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement as a significant strength. Some owners find the included strap and clasp to be areas for potential improvement, and one owner noted disappointment with a quartz movement in a specific model. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Ballade a strong value proposition, excelling in design and movement certification at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Tissot Ballade's unique, intricately cut ribbed bezel design adds depth and character to the case. The watch's stunning finishing is a notable strength, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. A drawback is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a concern for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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