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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsTudor Black Bay 68

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Black Bay 68
TudorBlack Bay 68
MSRP $5,475
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.

Tudor Black Bay 68

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is praised for its METAS Master Chronometer-certified MT5601-U movement, which provides superior accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 13.6mm thickness and the appeal of the Tudor blue dial with a matte black bezel insert. The watch features a brushed and polished 43mm case, a domed sapphire crystal, and a bracelet without faux rivets. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 68 a sensible, larger vintage-inspired diver with excellent timekeeping.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Black Bay 6843mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Black Bay 6870h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Black Bay 68200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
MT5601-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$5,475
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