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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$218

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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 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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