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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Sintra$650
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41.50mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.95mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$475

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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 Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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