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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsSeiko Alpinist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Sintra$650
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
41.50mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.95mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
BGW9
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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