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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsBorealis Watch Co. Sintra

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Sintra41.50mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Sintra40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Sintra200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Sintra$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
42mm
41.50mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47.00mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
BGW9

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$650

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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.

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