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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsNodus Contrail GMT

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

Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
Contrail GMT42h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
Contrail GMT200m
MSRP
Sintra$650
Contrail GMT$900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
41.50mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.95mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
BGW9
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 9075 GMT
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Nodus Contrail GMT

The Nodus Contrail GMT is praised for its excellent case and bracelet quality, impressive finishing that suggests a much higher price point, and brilliant proportions, making it a well-executed flier-style GMT. Owners and reviewers highlight its slender 40.5mm case, comfortable flat-link bracelet, and 200 meters of water resistance. The Miyota Caliber 9075 movement is noted, with one source reporting accuracy regulated to +/-8 seconds per day. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red numerals on the roulette disc difficult to read, and the small crown and large guards may be tedious for some. One user questioned the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index despite the existing 24-hour scale. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its value and build quality at its price point.

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