I like the fact that they're bringing some of the vintage design back in. I love that case and box sapphire crystal. And the dial is beautiful, I'll have to check them out Pete!
I ordered the blue dial with this layout last night after watching your review for second time. You’ve got the best shots of this watch by far, great job. This will be my 4th Borealis, have 2 Adragas and a Cascais v2, they are superb watches for the money. Was smitten with the Sintra when they first announced it, but worried it was maybe too big at 41.5mm. I have same wrist size as you, and seeing you wear it sold me! Love how flat it wears, and crystal looks amazing, along with the case. Can’t wait till it’s delivered, the wait begins…
Hello Peter. I'm so happy that you reviewed this watch. I love Omega and I love Borealis....thus I really like this piece. As a matter of fact I ordered the blue dial version. This will be my 3rd Borealis as I already own the Adraga and Portus Cale Diver. I think Borealis makes awesome watches and a good value proposition. As for Omega, I own a Seamaster Professional Chronograph, and this past Sunday my wife gifted me a new Omega Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch 3861 movement with hesalite crystal. I'm just over the moon happy 😊 🌙 🙏👏 Thank you again my friend for your review and thoughts. Cheers 👍
I think you have too many Omega's now, especially after your wife gifted you a real beauty on Sunday brother..'You need to send one down to me for safe keeping..I promise I will look after it 😂😂 Enjoy the watches Rafa and bless your wife as she really showed her love to you 🙏
@@PeterKotsa Thank you so much Pete, I really appreciate your kind words. My wife is an angel, I'm very fortunate. Be well, be safe and all the best always my friend 🙏👍🙌
Have been paying attention to the Borealis line this past year… PK.. spot on with this piece being a hat tilt to the Omega, however it is its own watch; not a copy or a knock off, not even a homage. Great releases this year!
I have an Orient quartz with a similar case design and it absolutely reminds one of Omega. Such a classic watchcase design! You're right, it just wears so comfortably. A win for Borealis no doubt. Thanks for the video.
Great review as always. I am picking up the finished product tomorrow, pre-owned, mint, for 375$ usd. That's 10% of the cost of an Omega and other than the movement the Sintra competes in every way. I can wear this as a sports watch and wear it out for dinner and not have any misgivings. No worries of damage or functionality. The dial is fantastic and appears to be very well done. The quality of Borealis is impressive.
Just put in the advance payment for a silver one (initially missed the boat, but apparently someone backed off). It now looks even better with Omega hands and no hour markings. Can’t wait to wear it!
Ordered one with green dial. Will be my second Borealis. Own Adraga with brown dial. In my opinion Borealis is one of the best microbands. They don't cheap out on movements, materials or finishing and offer great watches at great prices.
Being of Portuguese descent, I picked up 2 Borealis (Boreali?) for each of my kids. The Neptuno and the Cascais. I love the Cascais so much, I sometimes borrow it from my son often. They are tanks, incredibly tough.
Beautiful watch, great red second hand for contrast and recessed crown……fantastic! All that’s needed is a milled double pusher? Great channel Peter, really enjoy it. A fan from Manitoba!
Looks very good. Fully agree that, more than the dial, it's the case shape that makes this one a very interesting proposition. Borealis did very well with this one and Sintra is definitely a magic place so good name choice as well.
Great review. I’m a long time Borealis fan. Quality and customer service they provide are excellent. Love my 39 mm Adraga I picked up from them. Really liked this version of the Sintra but hoped for a 38 - 39 size. I thought the relatively flat lugs on this 41.5 would wear large on wrist, even with female end links.
I went to thier website and I am leaning towards the blue variant and they're offering it at a fair price especially with the 90S5 I seriously doubt I'll be picking up the Omega in the near future so this just might make it into the collection Thanks for sharing my friend 👍
hi peter only subbed to your channel other day and love your reviews. just starting on watches bought my first one in over twenty years 3 months ago age 57 and like the look off this watch and it has no date on it which I prefer has my eyes can't usually see small dates which are on most watches. bought my first watch 12 weeks ago its a cetina ds 1 big date powermatic special edition and love it can see date and its a lovely watch think this could be my next one something about it says buy me great review look foward to more of your reviews.
"Hey, there's an elephant on your back!" "Keep it quiet mate! Every time he changes side i crumble around..." Wish Borealis could live without "imitating" big brands, had done that but guess it didn't work/sell out that fast, thus back on the same track they roll. Nothing bad here and the quality/design elements are obvious but... There is a but, oh, and an elephant.... Another great review mate, be well.
Just found your channel and subbed, looking forward to seeing more of your content. I think this watch does look really nice. I do see the resemblance from Omega but I think they did a good job still making it their own. I love the size and the vintage appearance and that dial is really stunning to look at. I'll be checking into these and possibly adding one to the collection. Thanks for the review, have a great day. -David
Hope this would be slightly smaller in diameter thought, as it is a dial only watch, think it would be more elegant. Female enlinks would be better too.
Another excellent review , thanks for sharing ! It looks like something "Don Drapper" would wear on the set of Mad Men , wait , he did wear a Omega on his wrist 😉
Great review, Peter. My biggest problem with Omega, Rolex, Tudor, etc. is the slab-sided case. I just don't find it comfortable at all. I think this is a much better case shape
Very nice. Would be a great replacement for my swiss airforce watch my 13 yo just inherited (i.e., pinched off me). Ideally i'd like it to be a tad smaller.
Thanks Peter, so often I have come close to adding a Borealis to my collection and each time there has also been some negative detail to kill the deal. Will have a close look at this one as the height and dial design are giving me food for thought. The pressed clasp may be the deal-breaker however. Also, not sure if I missed it but did you discuss pricing for this one?
Why NOT have an Omega look-n-feel? This one doesn’t even feel like all those « homage » watches out there; it’s a decent watch in itself that seems to hold its ground on its own. But, that’s just my two cents worth 🤷🏼♂️ Thanks for sharing and providing your insight.
When I saw the photos i thought way to much an Aqua Terra clone. I wasn't impressed. I think your video makes it more interesting then any of the press shots I've seen. I wonder if they are using the same case as their Estoril. If they are, I would love to get that bracelet on my Estoril 300.
Hi Robert, the price of ratios one is right at the end of the video, I normally put it earlier As for availability, I think some of these have already sold out as we speak cheers
The hands are different from the ones on the Borealis website. I was looking at the ice blue, but the minute hand has an arrowhead at the end, and the hour hand was more tapered. I don’t really like those hands, but the hands on your Sintra look much better. What colour is yours?
@@PeterKotsa ok thanks. There seem to be two different handsets. The hands you featured were much better imo. Reminiscent of the Axios Pathfinder and Waldhoff icefall. Thanks for replying
@@baldeagle6128 welcome. With this model, the handset is extremely,eley legible, they are somehow highly polished, yet emit a stark black contrast when lights hit them..so they stand out really well on a light coloured dial cheers
While I appreciate Omega it's not a destination I naturally gravitate towards. This, on the other hand, is instantly highly attractive. Going purely on the measurements, I think it would have been even nicer if a smidgen smaller (and proportionally thinner) still. The vintage inspiration would certainly also warrant that. Are the end links the only change expected for the production version?
@@PeterKotsa having looked up the Railmaster, I can see how especially with the dial scheme on the blue Railmaster this could feel a little derivative, the case being the key point of difference, but head on only marginally so. It actually makes one wonder why the indices are not applied on the Omega.
@@PeterKotsa well yes lol but able to be switched out for another one. You mentioned they were male ends and female ends will be on production models. Didn't know what the effects of that change would be
This watch exudes a lot of Railmaster vibes, love the president style bracelet. But I think it should be a little bit smaller and I'm not a fan of asymmetrical case designs with these semi-crown guards.
I’m curious how other reviewers wouldn’t review this watch because Borealis wanted final approval on the review but not with your review? Not insinuating that you are lying in any way I just find it interesting.
Happy to answer any question, Im a firm believer in transparency and honesty. This is the second Borealis product I have reviewed, the first was their vulcanised straps a few years back. On both occasions I was never offered any terms or conditions, other than I keep the product...thats it !! I also found it very strange in Elizabeths and Avg Joe's video how they were offered these terms, very strange. cheers
Bracelet is crap...3 screws has broken into the bracelet and is compromised ( cannot be used ) . Update : Borealis will provide me extra links, which is very good, maybe in the future they will improve also the bracelet.
So it looks like an Omega - so what? There is no elephant in the room. I think watch collectors can look at the dial and make up their mind with what is in front of their eyes. Historical baggage could have interest to some but is basically irrelevant.
Love how you always also talk an show the bracelet AND the Clasp. Very important part of a Watch!!!
I like the fact that they're bringing some of the vintage design back in. I love that case and box sapphire crystal. And the dial is beautiful, I'll have to check them out Pete!
I ordered the blue dial with this layout last night after watching your review for second time. You’ve got the best shots of this watch by far, great job. This will be my 4th Borealis, have 2 Adragas and a Cascais v2, they are superb watches for the money. Was smitten with the Sintra when they first announced it, but worried it was maybe too big at 41.5mm. I have same wrist size as you, and seeing you wear it sold me! Love how flat it wears, and crystal looks amazing, along with the case. Can’t wait till it’s delivered, the wait begins…
The wearing experience has been ideal for this size
A combination of the specs working well together
I’m sure you’ll enjoy it Tyler
Cheers
The red dial variation of this one really caught my eye. I'm trying to resist as I'm saving for a 41mm 300m seamaster.
Love the vintage design and feel of the watch. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Peter. I'm so happy that you reviewed this watch. I love Omega and I love Borealis....thus I really like this piece. As a matter of fact I ordered the blue dial version. This will be my 3rd Borealis as I already own the Adraga and Portus Cale Diver. I think Borealis makes awesome watches and a good value proposition. As for Omega, I own a Seamaster Professional Chronograph, and this past Sunday my wife gifted me a new Omega Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch 3861 movement with hesalite crystal. I'm just over the moon happy 😊 🌙 🙏👏
Thank you again my friend for your review and thoughts. Cheers 👍
I think you have too many Omega's now, especially after your wife gifted you a real beauty on Sunday brother..'You need to send one down to me for safe keeping..I promise I will look after it 😂😂
Enjoy the watches Rafa and bless your wife as she really showed her love to you 🙏
@@PeterKotsa Thank you so much Pete, I really appreciate your kind words. My wife is an angel, I'm very fortunate. Be well, be safe and all the best always my friend 🙏👍🙌
Have been paying attention to the Borealis line this past year… PK.. spot on with this piece being a hat tilt to the Omega, however it is its own watch; not a copy or a knock off, not even a homage. Great releases this year!
Hello Peter. One of the best watch profile/design ever made
I like this watch and I appreciate the simplicity.
I have an Orient quartz with a similar case design and it absolutely reminds one of Omega. Such a classic watchcase design! You're right, it just wears so comfortably. A win for Borealis no doubt. Thanks for the video.
Great review as always. I am picking up the finished product tomorrow, pre-owned, mint, for 375$ usd. That's 10% of the cost of an Omega and other than the movement the Sintra competes in every way. I can wear this as a sports watch and wear it out for dinner and not have any misgivings. No worries of damage or functionality. The dial is fantastic and appears to be very well done. The quality of Borealis is impressive.
Just put in the advance payment for a silver one (initially missed the boat, but apparently someone backed off). It now looks even better with Omega hands and no hour markings. Can’t wait to wear it!
Beautiful Borealis 🔥🔥🔥 love the case shape and dial
Ordered one with green dial. Will be my second Borealis. Own Adraga with brown dial. In my opinion Borealis is one of the best microbands. They don't cheap out on movements, materials or finishing and offer great watches at great prices.
Being of Portuguese descent, I picked up 2 Borealis (Boreali?) for each of my kids. The Neptuno and the Cascais.
I love the Cascais so much, I sometimes borrow it from my son often. They are tanks, incredibly tough.
Beautiful watch, great red second hand for contrast and recessed crown……fantastic! All that’s needed is a milled double pusher?
Great channel Peter, really enjoy it. A fan from Manitoba!
Thanks Raymond 🙏
Looks very good. Fully agree that, more than the dial, it's the case shape that makes this one a very interesting proposition. Borealis did very well with this one and Sintra is definitely a magic place so good name choice as well.
ordered one Peter love the look of this one.
Very nice watch,I'll keep an eye out for it.
Really like it! Lots of cool colors available too.
Looks really cool. Smart, elegant yet even like a real EDC with a screw down crown and all that water resistance. I like lumed crownes so much ;)
Very nice looking watch
Great review. I’m a long time Borealis fan. Quality and customer service they provide are excellent. Love my 39 mm Adraga I picked up from them. Really liked this version of the Sintra but hoped for a 38 - 39 size. I thought the relatively flat lugs on this 41.5 would wear large on wrist, even with female end links.
this in a 38mm would have been perfect
Reminds of Railmaster.
I went to thier website and I am leaning towards the blue variant and they're offering it at a fair price especially with the 90S5 I seriously doubt I'll be picking up the Omega in the near future so this just might make it into the collection Thanks for sharing my friend 👍
hi peter only subbed to your channel other day and love your reviews. just starting on watches bought my first one in over twenty years 3 months ago age 57 and like the look off this watch and it has no date on it which I prefer has my eyes can't usually see small dates which are on most watches. bought my first watch 12 weeks ago its a cetina ds 1 big date powermatic special edition and love it can see date and its a lovely watch think this could be my next one something about it says buy me great review look foward to more of your reviews.
Welcome to the channel 👍
Remember the most important thing is to enjoy your journey, its a hobby and full of good stuff along the way
cheers
@@PeterKotsa thank you.
Nice review Pete. I guess you give me another reason to get one. Loved the thickness just like my seiko alpinist. Cheers ✌️
"Hey, there's an elephant on your back!"
"Keep it quiet mate! Every time he changes side i crumble around..."
Wish Borealis could live without "imitating" big brands, had done that but guess it didn't work/sell out that fast, thus back on the same track they roll. Nothing bad here and the quality/design elements are obvious but... There is a but, oh, and an elephant....
Another great review mate, be well.
Love it
I really like this watch. I’m planning on getting an aqua terra in the near future so I’m not sure it will fit into my collection
6:39. Has anyone noticed that the word "automatic" has a spelling error in the caseback?
Good pickup
Just found your channel and subbed, looking forward to seeing more of your content. I think this watch does look really nice. I do see the resemblance from Omega but I think they did a good job still making it their own. I love the size and the vintage appearance and that dial is really stunning to look at. I'll be checking into these and possibly adding one to the collection. Thanks for the review, have a great day. -David
Welcome to the channel David
cheers mate
Hope this would be slightly smaller in diameter thought, as it is a dial only watch, think it would be more elegant.
Female enlinks would be better too.
The website states the production runs will have female end links
For me it’s the perfect size for an everyday sports watch. But, as you know, that’s just my humble opinion
Look great watch👍🙏
Another excellent review , thanks for sharing ! It looks like something "Don Drapper" would wear on the set of Mad Men , wait , he did wear a Omega on his wrist 😉
Great review, Peter. My biggest problem with Omega, Rolex, Tudor, etc. is the slab-sided case. I just don't find it comfortable at all. I think this is a much better case shape
This watch for 250$ (pre-order price) is amazing! With a presidential bracelet. Can't beat that!
$250 deposit, $250 when the watch is ready
Total $499
I love it. I order the blue dial 🍾🎊
Very nice. Would be a great replacement for my swiss airforce watch my 13 yo just inherited (i.e., pinched off me). Ideally i'd like it to be a tad smaller.
Thanks Peter, so often I have come close to adding a Borealis to my collection and each time there has also been some negative detail to kill the deal. Will have a close look at this one as the height and dial design are giving me food for thought. The pressed clasp may be the deal-breaker however. Also, not sure if I missed it but did you discuss pricing for this one?
Although it is a pressed clasp, the thickness and quality of it is actually very good
As for price...$499 usd
cheers mate
Superb review.
👍
This is very nice
It’s not a bad price considering the spec but do I really want an Omega homage, I think the blue one looks better
Did you sell out to Borealis?
I moved it on to a friend of mine last year
Why NOT have an Omega look-n-feel?
This one doesn’t even feel like all those « homage » watches out there; it’s a decent watch in itself that seems to hold its ground on its own. But, that’s just my two cents worth 🤷🏼♂️
Thanks for sharing and providing your insight.
When I saw the photos i thought way to much an Aqua Terra clone. I wasn't impressed. I think your video makes it more interesting then any of the press shots I've seen. I wonder if they are using the same case as their Estoril. If they are, I would love to get that bracelet on my Estoril 300.
I've tried that bracelet on my Seamaster Railmaster and it fits...almost perfectly
PLEASE always give the price of the watch. And with Microbrands, the availability. Thanks. Good reviews.
Hi Robert, the price of ratios one is right at the end of the video, I normally put it earlier
As for availability, I think some of these have already sold out as we speak
cheers
The hands are different from the ones on the Borealis website. I was looking at the ice blue, but the minute hand has an arrowhead at the end, and the hour hand was more tapered. I don’t really like those hands, but the hands on your Sintra look much better. What colour is yours?
Silver White Sunray
@@PeterKotsa ok thanks. There seem to be two different handsets. The hands you featured were much better imo. Reminiscent of the Axios Pathfinder and Waldhoff icefall. Thanks for replying
@@baldeagle6128 welcome. With this model, the handset is extremely,eley legible, they are somehow highly polished, yet emit a stark black contrast when lights hit them..so they stand out really well on a light coloured dial
cheers
While I appreciate Omega it's not a destination I naturally gravitate towards. This, on the other hand, is instantly highly attractive. Going purely on the measurements, I think it would have been even nicer if a smidgen smaller (and proportionally thinner) still. The vintage inspiration would certainly also warrant that. Are the end links the only change expected for the production version?
As far as I know, yes only female end links
@@PeterKotsa having looked up the Railmaster, I can see how especially with the dial scheme on the blue Railmaster this could feel a little derivative, the case being the key point of difference, but head on only marginally so. It actually makes one wonder why the indices are not applied on the Omega.
@@benjaminvis true..I think the Omega is more of a minimalist design
I think they missed the zeitgeist by releasing a 41.5 rather than a smaller 39mm version.
I would have said it homages the Aqua Terra to some degree
Is the bracelet replaceable?
You mean removable?..yes it is 👍
@@PeterKotsa well yes lol but able to be switched out for another one. You mentioned they were male ends and female ends will be on production models. Didn't know what the effects of that change would be
@@grandvianna8551 I believe the main difference will be a redesigned end link,. Lets wait and see
cheers
I wish they made these good looking watches in 36mm.
This watch exudes a lot of Railmaster vibes, love the president style bracelet. But I think it should be a little bit smaller and I'm not a fan of asymmetrical case designs with these semi-crown guards.
As always a great review, but i believe i'll pass on the Borealis
The case is similar to Vostok case 170.
I’m curious how other reviewers wouldn’t review this watch because Borealis wanted final approval on the review but not with your review?
Not insinuating that you are lying in any way I just find it interesting.
Happy to answer any question, Im a firm believer in transparency and honesty.
This is the second Borealis product I have reviewed, the first was their vulcanised straps a few years back.
On both occasions I was never offered any terms or conditions, other than I keep the product...thats it !!
I also found it very strange in Elizabeths and Avg Joe's video how they were offered these terms, very strange.
cheers
@@PeterKotsa I guess they changed their review policy
very 62GS like
Looks like a smaller omega
Scrap the expensive Omega and go for the Borealis.
Oh my. the silver white sunray is sold out.
what?..already?
That's fast 🔥
250 bucks! Wow
$249.50 deposit, $249.50 when the watch is ready..total $499
@@PeterKotsa oh thanks for the clarification. I would've def been on board with 250 lol especially considering the premium miyota movement
@@AKhan.28 no worries
Yeah when i read the comment I immediately went to the Borealis website - that would've been an insane buy at $250. But alas, that's just the deposit.
Too much Omega, ok... acceptable if that's the only fault. But 41mm diameter, that's no thank you! Waiting for 38mm
Bracelet is crap...3 screws has broken into the bracelet and is compromised ( cannot be used ) .
Update : Borealis will provide me extra links, which is very good, maybe in the future they will improve also the bracelet.
Not good...☹️
It’s not screaming “Omega” to me. Even if it were, that wouldn’t make me any never mind.
So it looks like an Omega - so what? There is no elephant in the room. I think watch collectors can look at the dial and make up their mind with what is in front of their eyes. Historical baggage could have interest to some but is basically irrelevant.
I wonder why so many use male end links when it can size people out…?
Is there a reason for this Pete..?
Not for me this one…
From my understanding the male end links are easier to manufacture, thus they are much more cost effective.
Cheers Dave
railmaster rip off
At 600 usd it's just too much ...
?..I thought it was $499
Box domes. Ugh