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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsNivada Grenchen Autochron

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

Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
Autochron
Nivada GrenchenAutochron
MSRP $2,495

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
Autochron38mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
Autochron42h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
Autochron200m
MSRP
Sintra$650
Autochron$2,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
41.50mm
38mm
Thickness
12.95mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo
Indices
Applied
Baton
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
ETA Valjoux 7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$2,495

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Autochron's dial, with one owner calling it amazing. The Autochron Mechaquartz is noted for its squared profile and the comfort of its expansion bracelet on smaller wrists.

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