Watchlords

There have been a few reviews written already about this watch, all of which appear to be positive. This one is leaning positive as well. This was on pre-order several months ago so I shot off an email to Maria Ivanova at Borealis and three days after they started shipping this one showed up. Very nice leather or faux leather case included a NATA strap, warranty etc. This item arrived in a well wrapped package with a lot of padding. Reminded me of some folks I know.





The bracelet -

Well made, far superior IMHO than those offered by Seiko or other brands at this price point which is less than $500. Probably equal to Hamilton in quality but far better than most micros offer. Large bracelet with ample room for the heavy weights or bar bell crowd. Although I have large wrists (not 8" anymore due to illness) I am guessing someone with a 9" wrist could wear this comfortably. There is a real working and simple diver clap. Just push in the tabs on the clasp and you have a 1" extension for those who like to wear rubber, either in the water or just around the house.




Lume-


For the lume heads, plenty to be happy about here- Photos of lume were taken after 15 minutes in sunlight and 30 minutes after being in the dark.




Lume compared to the Revue Thommen 300 meter diver which is pictured below. Both watches were subjected to the same conditions.






The case is not as bulky as the Revue Thommen nor as some other dive watches I have owned. Sits on the wrist comfortably, no visible gaps between the case and my wrist. The case itself houses a STP1-11 automatic movement, which is supposed to be equivalent to the ETA 2824-2. A double domed sapphire crystal with A/R coating inside makes this watch easy to look at in glaring conditions.

I chose the Black Dial with Pencil Hands, No Date & C3 X1 Lume. The Large block markers are used at the 12,3,6,9 o’clock with large round markers fill in the rest





The bezel is 120 clicks, ceramic and tight, no shim noticed and I am picky about that.

This is a well made watch and if you want to purchase a watch that looks good, feels good on the wrist without breaking the bank I would recommend you take a look at this one. All in all I enjoy wearing this watch and you might also.

Tech Specs from Borealis

•Materials: 316L stainless steel
•Cathedral hands or Pencil Hands depending on variant (hours, minute, seconds)
•Movement: Swiss STP1-11 Automatic
•Crystal: Double Domed Sapphire Crystal with A/R coating inside
•Bracelet: 316L stainless steel with precision adjustable buckle
•Dial: 1-12H markers with Swiss C3 Super luminova
•Measurements: 42mm, Thickness:12.6mm,Lug to lug:45mm
•Water Resistance: Water Resistance: 300m/990ft
•Swiss Made C3 X1 grade or Superluminous BGW9 Superluminova applied to dial, watch hands and ceramic bezel
•Screwed Case Back with engraved mermaid

koimaster wrote:This item arrived in a well wrapped package with a lot of padding. Reminded me of some folks I know.

I don't have a lot of padding. I'm big boned.

Nice review, BTW!

Some nice photos of this one. Ceramic bezel, nicely done and even lume. Looks like a winner.

Congrats! Very cool watch, but you gotta show a pic of the mermaid!

Great review of a diver that's quite off the beaten path, at least where I live. Looks good on ya as well. I'd be interested in finding how that STP holds up; first one that I've seen someone actually own.

Very nice. Good for you!

Nice review (and sans fluff).
To a solid looking watch and purchase











Post Script- Appears the Vette is due for a detail

A wee bit off topic: That Thommen is really sharp, too. Hits all my sweet spots.

Thanks Koi

I find I'm quite liking the thin bezel trend. There have been similar styles on Blancpain and Halios watches recently too.

artman wrote:Congrats! Very cool watch, but you gotta show a pic of the mermaid!

TemerityB wrote:A wee bit off topic: That Thommen is really sharp, too. Hits all my sweet spots.

I am taking photos of it to review it perhaps this weekend.

bedlam wrote:Thanks Koi

I find I'm quite liking the thin bezel trend. There have been similar styles on Blancpain and Halios watches recently too.

I find the thin bezels give my old eyes a better view of the dial and I like that. Also like the lack of the date on the watch. They did a good job on this for the price point. Missing those diving photos by the way.

codguy wrote:Nice review (and sans fluff).
To a solid looking watch and purchase




Post Script- Appears the Vette is due for a detail

On the agenda if I can pry it away from my daughter who seems to have adopted it.

For the price looks like the bracelet and lume are great from this review. Definitely will keep this brand in mind if I ever need another beach and water activities wear.

People with experiences - how does this watch compare to Ginault or the automatic version of Lum-tec diver?

TemerityB wrote:Great review of a diver that's quite off the beaten path, at least where I live. Looks good on ya as well. I'd be interested in finding how that STP holds up; first one that I've seen someone actually own.

As an update for your question, the movement is spot on, +8 seconds per day with a power reserve of over 40 hours according to my own observations. Well pleased with it. The movement is an alleged clone of the ETA 2824 but I suspect it might be based on the ST2130 ebauche which is a 2824 clone. I cannot confirm that without removing the movement at this point but either way, it has done a good job for me.


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PiningforElgin wrote:For the price looks like the bracelet and lume are great from this review. Definitely will keep this brand in mind if I ever need another beach and water activities wear.

People with experiences - how does this watch compare to Ginault or the automatic version of Lum-tec diver?

A far better watch for the price point. Accurate to within 4 seconds per day on the plus side. I consider that well within the COSC specs. Lume on this watch is great and lasts for quite some time. I would recommend this and considering that they are keeping their price in the pre-owned market place, that IMHO says a lot about what people think of the brand.