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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Sintra$650
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Casual
Diameter
41.50mm
40mm
Thickness
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Standard
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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