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Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsGeckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Porto Covo
Borealis Watch Co.Porto Covo
MSRP $415
Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porto Covo40mm
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Porto Covo40h
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
Water Resistance
Porto Covo300m
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
MSRP
Porto Covo$415
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Maroon
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$499

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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.

Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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