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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsBoldr Safari

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Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
Safari200m
MSRP
Sintra$650
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Diameter
41.50mm
40mm
Thickness
12.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver Fox
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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