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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsZelos Mako 4

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Mako 4
ZelosMako 4
MSRP $529

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Mako 440mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Mako 440h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Mako 4300m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Mako 4$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
40mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$529

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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.

Zelos Mako 4

Owners widely praise Zelos' dial finishing, with specific admiration for blued markers and hands, and the unique titanium bezel insert. Reviewers highlight the Mako 4's impressive case finishing and fully lumed ceramic bezel for its price point, noting the boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contribute to a vintage feel. The Sellita SW200 movement is described as reliable, with one owner reporting accuracy of -0.3 seconds per day. However, the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing down, while the watch's height may hinder wearability under a suit cuff. The tropic rubber strap is considered excellent, in contrast to a stiff leather option. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its exceptional dial and case finishing at its price point.

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