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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsHamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

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Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic PSR Digital Quartz
MSRP $1,225

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz100m
MSRP
Sintra$650
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz$1,225

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41.50mm
41mm
Thickness
12.95mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
H-10e
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,225

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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.

Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz for its cool retro-futuristic design and historical reissue status, with many finding it comfortable for all-day wear on its tapering bracelet. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional accuracy, with figures ranging from +/- zero seconds per day to -0.5 to +0.7 seconds per day. The watch features a hybrid dual display with LCD and OLED technology, a sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance, with battery life estimated at three to five years. Some owners note sharp edges on the clasp buttons and a lack of micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp, while others find the red LCD dim outdoors and the display activation delayed, requiring a button press to see the time in the dark. The price is considered accessible by some for its unique character and heritage, though others find it expensive for a quartz digital watch.

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