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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Sintra$650
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41.50mm
40mm
Thickness
12.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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