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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsVaer Field

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Field
VaerField
MSRP $329

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Field40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Field100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$329

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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.

Vaer Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

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