Daniel Ramirez Lopez
Apprentice WIS
Is there any chance of reissuing the model again?
Pre-Order Borealis Estoril 300m Automatic
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Chocula
Apprentice WIS
My fist post: ( random thoughts)
-After a year of thinking and wanting, I just bought the 1st version/date on ebay, still untouched as it was the owners discounted 2nd purchase.
-Beautiful watch with classic dimensions!
-My most expensive watch thus far.
-I think more 20mm bracelets should be produced for newcomers like me.
-The next Estoril's 43.5mm case will need a 21mm lug spacing.
-The larger Estoril I think should be more tool-like and have a brushed bezel with sharper or more knobby knurling like the Scorpionfish
-After a year of thinking and wanting, I just bought the 1st version/date on ebay, still untouched as it was the owners discounted 2nd purchase.
-Beautiful watch with classic dimensions!
-My most expensive watch thus far.
-I think more 20mm bracelets should be produced for newcomers like me.
-The next Estoril's 43.5mm case will need a 21mm lug spacing.
-The larger Estoril I think should be more tool-like and have a brushed bezel with sharper or more knobby knurling like the Scorpionfish
Awesome, looking forward to new 41.5mm Estoril 300s!
Come on Carlos!, BIG demand for the original size Estoril! Strike while the iron is hot! Give the people what they want! Don't fix it, if it isn't broke. These phrases are popular because they are true. Make me a black dial, no date, green lume.....I'm good for at least two!
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Chocula
Apprentice WIS
I'm a little obsessive over this watch. After a year of owning an Estoril, I have suggestions (for the next version).
-The dial seems too far behind the glass. I put a magnifying crystal to make the dial appear close to the front.
-By changing the crystal I solved another problem. The stock crystal has bad distortion like that dimple that appears in the center at low angle.
-The bezel insert is too wide. I would push the printing out closer to the outer rim, thus make room to add an inner rim.
-The dial seems too far behind the glass. I put a magnifying crystal to make the dial appear close to the front.
-By changing the crystal I solved another problem. The stock crystal has bad distortion like that dimple that appears in the center at low angle.
-The bezel insert is too wide. I would push the printing out closer to the outer rim, thus make room to add an inner rim.
paulboy1313
Apprentice WIS
Hello ... I finally managed to find an Estoril but sadly it is only fitted with the stock Nato strap - As Nato straps go it is a very good quality one, but I need to find a bracelet for this beautiful watch? - So, I contacted Borealis & they advise more bracelets to fit the Estoril WILL be available for sale when they release more Estoril watches - The bad news is that this is not likely to be until 2022
- So in the meantime I need to find a bracelet for my watch - Ben (above) has reported that he could not find a President bracelet to fit the Estoril (without modification) but that Oyster bracelets that fit the Seiko SKX013 will fit the Estoril? - Can anyone else confirm that, & better still, can anyone post picture(s) of their Estoril with an SKX013 bracelet? - I would also like to see what other bracelets are being used on the Estoril? - I plan to try an Engineer style bracelet with straight end pieces (waiting for one to arrive in the post) & will post pictures here when I have it fitted - Thank you in anticipation ... Paul Uncle Seiko makes a series of Omega Speedmaster / Seamaster bracelets including a replica of the 1039 (1035) bracelet seen on the original Seamaster 300 from the 60's. I put one of these on my Helson Sharkmaster 300 an it fits flush and without modifications. Uncle Seiko also makes repros of the president, beads of rice, Holzer, and the 1171 bracelets. Maybe worth trying one of these on the Estoril 300.
paulboy1313
Apprentice WIS
Hello Ramzi & thanks for the reply - Based on what you say, is the Estoril so similar to the Seamaster 300 that the position of the lug holes means an Omega bracelet designed to fit a Seamaster 300 will also fit the Estoril? - If that were the case, a replica Seamaster 300 bracelet "should" therefore fit the Estoril? - As per my original post, I would prefer to see what others have fitted to their Estorils before spending out on a bracelet? - The safe option is a 20mm bracelet with straight end pieces, but I'd prefer one with curved end pieces, provided the fit is near perfect?
Cheers ... Paul
Hi Paul,Hello Ramzi & thanks for the reply - Based on what you say, is the Estoril so similar to the Seamaster 300 that the position of the lug holes means an Omega bracelet designed to fit a Seamaster 300 will also fit the Estoril? - If that were the case, a replica Seamaster 300 bracelet "should" therefore fit the Estoril? - As per my original post, I would prefer to see what others have fitted to their Estorils before spending out on a bracelet? - The safe option is a 20mm bracelet with straight end pieces, but I'd prefer one with curved end pieces, provided the fit is near perfect?
Cheers ... Paul
The Uncle Seiko bracelets are made like the old ones, with hollow end links. These are easier to modify than thee solid link ones However, I have not tested these on the Estoril 300. I have had at least 6 Estoril 300 that I have sold or given away to friends & family but do not have one on hand right now. As soon as I get access to another Estoril 300, I will test my Uncle Seiko 1035 (1039) bracelet on it and will post a response. If you decide to go with a straight end bracelet, the Estoril 300 looks killer on a shark mesh bracelet.
paulboy1313
Apprentice WIS
Thanks Ramzi ... That would be very helpful - I have my Engineer bracelet now, so once I get it adjusted I will post a few pics - I have seen the Estoril on a shark mesh & you are right, it does look killer! - One of those will probably tide me over until I get a flush fitting bracelet (probably!) ... Paul
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Paul,
I saw on WUS a Borealis Estoril 300 with the Uncle Seiko beads of rice made for the Omega Speedmaster, looks really good. Look it up!
Paul,
There is another post one on Reddit with an enthusiast who bought a V1 Estoril 300 and put on an 1171 Uncle Seiko Omega repro bracelet. According to this the bracelet fits well.
paulboy1313
Apprentice WIS
There's a couple of massive threads on WUS for the Estoril, but a lot of the links to bracelets that fit etc are a few years old & not any help I'm afraid - I plan to find a Shark Mesh & that should tide me over until a new Estoril release, which should also mean a new batch of Borealis Estoril bracelets
Fair enough.