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Borealis Watch Co. SintravsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.Sintra
MSRP $650
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sintra41.50mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Sintra40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Sintra200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Sintra$650
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
41.50mm
40mm
Thickness
12.95mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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