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Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsSternglas Hamburg Automatik

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Porto Covo
Borealis Watch Co.Porto Covo
MSRP $415
Hamburg Automatik
SternglasHamburg Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porto Covo40mm
Hamburg Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Porto Covo40h
Hamburg Automatik42h
Water Resistance
Porto Covo300m
Hamburg Automatik50m
MSRP
Porto Covo$415
Hamburg Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
BGW9
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$463

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik's handsome design and good build quality for the price. The watch features a gold PVD case and a matte blue dial with orange Super-LumiNova, and its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik for its unique design and value.

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