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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsPagani Design PD-1693 GMT

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Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
PD-1693 GMT43h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
PD-1693 GMT200m
MSRP
Sintra$650
PD-1693 GMT$145

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
41.50mm
42mm
Thickness
12.95mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Pearl DG5833A
Power Reserve
40h
43h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$145

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

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