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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
Sintra$650
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41.50mm
34mm
Thickness
12.95mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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