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Borealis Watch Co. Estoril 300 GMTvsVario Futurist

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Estoril 300 GMT
Borealis Watch Co.Estoril 300 GMT
MSRP $600
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Estoril 300 GMT41.50mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Estoril 300 GMT40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Estoril 300 GMT300m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Estoril 300 GMT$600
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41.50mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$648

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Estoril 300 GMT

Owners widely praise the Borealis Watch Co. Estoril 300 GMT for its excellent value, robust build quality, and crisp dial, with reviewers highlighting its exceptionally bright BGW9 lume and dive-ready ceramic bezel. Some owners appreciate the brushed and polished finishes, though one owner noted a desire for a white-painted second hand. The included NATO strap is considered too thick with a loose weave, and the sapphire bezel insert is seen by some as a minor aesthetic departure from its inspirations. Overall, owners rate the Borealis Watch Co. Estoril 300 GMT highly for its impressive build quality and value.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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