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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Sintra$650
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
41.50mm
39mm
Thickness
12.95mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
L844.4

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$5,200

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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.

LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

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