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Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsOblvlo IM Mechanical

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Porto Covo
Borealis Watch Co.Porto Covo
MSRP $415
IM Mechanical
OblvloIM Mechanical
MSRP $178

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porto Covo40mm
IM Mechanical42mm
Power Reserve
Porto Covo40h
IM Mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Porto Covo300m
IM Mechanical50m
MSRP
Porto Covo$415
IM Mechanical$178

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$178

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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.

Oblvlo IM Mechanical

Owners praise the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's cool looks, good lume, and bubble crystal, with one owner finding it wears smaller than expected and is easy to read. However, timekeeping is noted as running fast, approximately +15 to 30 seconds per day. One owner finds the dial design unusual with calendar functions in chronograph-style subdials. On balance, owners appreciate the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's aesthetics and wearability, despite inconsistent timekeeping.

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