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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsIslander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

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Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
IslanderIslander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
MSRP $329

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
MSRP
Sintra$650
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41.50mm
34mm
Thickness
12.95mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$329

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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.

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its exceptional value at $329, with many highlighting the striking pale blue dial and its suitability for semi-formal wear. Specific points of appreciation include the attractive case shape, the dial's texture, and the visibility of the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

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