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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10mm
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
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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