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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsGlycine Airman GMT

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

Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $2,950

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
Airman GMT46mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
Airman GMT48h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
Airman GMT100m
MSRP
Sintra$650
Airman GMT$2,950

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
41.50mm
46mm
Thickness
12.95mm
12.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$2,950

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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.

Glycine Airman GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman GMT for its value and classic design, with specific appreciation for its 39mm sizing, 200m water resistance, and beefy signed crowns. Reviewers highlight its faithful re-issue nature, retaining vintage features like the plexiglass crystal and locking friction bezel with a thumbscrew crown, while some owners note its subtle blue degrade dial and red-tipped GMT hand. Accuracy from its Sellita-based automatic movement is described as acceptable, though some owners find the dual 12-hour and 24-hour scales confusing and the slim GMT hand difficult to read. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers rate the Glycine Airman GMT highly for its vintage charm and robust build at its price point.

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