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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsOrient Bambino Version 1

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Bambino Version 1
OrientBambino Version 1
MSRP $255

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Bambino Version 140mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Bambino Version 140h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Bambino Version 130m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Bambino Version 1$255

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
F6724
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$255

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 1

The Orient Bambino Version 1 is widely praised as an exceptional value dress watch with a timeless aesthetic, appreciated for its automatic movement and quality under $150. Owners consistently highlight its smart, quintessential dress watch look, with Roman numeral and index markers being a particular point of admiration. Some reviewers note the dial has a greenish/blueish tint rather than pure white, and the winding motion is described as a little rough. Accuracy is reported as very good, with one owner seeing +1 second per day. While the design is praised, some find its size slightly large for a dress watch, and one owner found rotor noise and size bothersome. Stock straps are frequently mentioned as a drawback, described as plasticky, non-tapering, or not to taste. Some owners suggest better value can be found elsewhere, citing mineral crystal and non-hacking, non-handwinding movement as drawbacks.

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