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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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

Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Sintra$650
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41.50mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.95mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$375

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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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

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