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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsCWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

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Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
MSRP
Sintra$650
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41.50mm
40mm
Thickness
12.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$666

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Sintra

Borealis Watch Co. Sintra owners widely praise its well-executed design, featuring applied indices and a shimmering blue dial that some prefer over more expensive alternatives. The timepiece is noted for excellent build quality and high-end specifications for its price, including a Miyota 90S5 movement and a premium bracelet. One owner did not purchase due to its size not being 39mm or less, while the 90xx movements are considered reliable and accurate, though some find them noisy. On balance, owners rate the Borealis Watch Co. Sintra highly for its impressive design and build quality at its price point.

CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.

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