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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
Sintra$650
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41.50mm
38mm
Thickness
12.95mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Hodinkee Sunburst
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,905

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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