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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Sintra$650
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
41.50mm
38mm
Thickness
12.95mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
40mm Silver
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seagull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$449

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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.

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) as a stunning mechanical chronograph and a bargain for its price, with some noting its beautiful ST1901 movement finishing as amazing value. However, community feedback indicates inconsistent production and delivery, with reports of fragility and quality control issues such as broken pushers and crowns, and even movement failures within months. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting reliability within +/- 8 seconds per day, while others note it running at about +15 seconds per day when kept wound, and some find the ST19 movement loud. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 highly for its value and aesthetic appeal as a mechanical chronograph, despite noted quality control concerns.

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