Borealis Watch Co. SintravsErebus Watches Ascent

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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. Sintra at true scale

Sintra

Erebus Watches Ascent at true scale

Ascent

Diameter

41.5mm

40.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

47mm

Thickness

12.9mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$650

n/a

Movement

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9015

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
40.7mm
Thickness
12.95mm
11.2mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black Mother of Pearl
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
n/a
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Reviews

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Borealis Watch Co. Sintra

Owners widely praise the Borealis Sintra for its well-executed design, blending elements of other popular watches with applied metal indices and drilled lugs. The blue dial is described as stunning with a shimmering texture, and the overall build quality is considered excellent for the price point. Some owners find the Miyota 9015 movement reliable and accurate, though a few note it can be noisy. One user suggested a recessed crown and white lume would improve aesthetics. Overall, owners rate the Borealis Sintra highly for its design and build quality at its price.

Erebus Watches Ascent

Owners widely praise the Erebus Watches Ascent for its stunning dial, excellent case and bracelet finishing, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its robust GADA capabilities and value proposition. The well-executed Miyota 9015 movement and good lume are also frequently noted strengths. Some owners find the dial text too prominent, and polished case sides are considered a potential scratch magnet. Import taxes can significantly increase the final cost, leading some to compare it unfavorably to higher-priced alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Erebus Watches Ascent highly for its striking aesthetics and solid build quality at its base price point.

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