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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
Sintra$650
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41.50mm
38.3mm
Thickness
12.95mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$3,700

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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