Borealis Watch Co. LusitanovsSeiko Presage Style60's

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano at true scale

Lusitano

Seiko Presage Style60's at true scale

Presage Style60's

Diameter

39mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46.2mm

lowest

Thickness

12.6mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

Power Reserve

60h

highest

41h

MSRP

$350

lowest

$595

Movement

Miyota 8315

Seiko 4R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Lume
Luminous
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$595
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Reviews

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Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano

Owners widely praise the Borealis Lusitano for its outstanding lume and high-quality bracelet, with one owner noting a comfortable fit. The Miyota 8315 movement is a point of discussion, with one owner finding it disappointing while another considers it superior to Seiko's 6R series. A single owner reported misaligned bezel indices and the need to regulate the Miyota 9015 movement. On balance, owners find the Borealis Lusitano offers good value, with its strong lume and bracelet being key selling points.

Seiko Presage Style60's

The Seiko Presage Style60's is praised for its charming retro aesthetic, featuring a box-shaped crystal, faceted indexes, and applied markers, all within a comfortable 39.5mm case. Reviewers note its affordable price point of €490-€540 and a pleasing bracelet. However, the automatic 4R35 movement's accuracy tolerance of +45/-35 seconds per day is flagged as a potential drawback. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Style60's highly for its attractive vintage design and wearability at its price point, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy.

From video reviewers

The retro-inspired design is a key strength. Reviewers question if the features justify the price point.

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