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Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsFarer GMT BEZEL

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Porto Covo
Borealis Watch Co.Porto Covo
MSRP $415
GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porto Covo40mm
GMT BEZEL38mm
Power Reserve
Porto Covo40h
GMT BEZEL56h
Water Resistance
Porto Covo300m
GMT BEZEL200m
MSRP
Porto Covo$415
GMT BEZEL$1,325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
42.25mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$1,325

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Porto Covo

The Borealis Porto Covo is widely praised for its 39mm size and unique cantilevered indices that create a 3D effect and depth. Owners note the indices' floating appearance is a well-executed design. One owner reported poor accuracy and a terse customer service response, while another wished for a 42mm size option. The $395 price is considered reasonable for a microbrand, though some feel it does not compare favorably to AliExpress options. Overall, owners appreciate the Borealis Porto Covo for its distinctive dial design and wearable 39mm case size.

Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its enthusiastic color combinations, wearable dimensions, and impressive fit and finish for the price. Reviewers highlight its great utility with 200m water resistance, a vintage-charm bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. Some owners find the white dial's legibility lacking due to polished hands, and one noted the bezel does not glow, though the blue dial version features a lumed bezel. The GMT movement is described as a caller-style by one reviewer, and opinions on its overall value place it from luxury-rivaling to mid-tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its unique design and excellent value at its price point.

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