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Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsPhoibos Apollo Titanium

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
Apollo Titanium
PhoibosApollo Titanium
MSRP $575

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porto Covo40mm
Apollo Titanium41mm
Power Reserve
Porto Covo40h
Apollo Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Porto Covo300m
Apollo Titanium300m
MSRP
Porto Covo$415
Apollo Titanium$575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$575

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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.

Phoibos Apollo Titanium

The Phoibos Apollo Titanium Dark Matter Blue is described as beautiful and unique, with one owner noting it as their first Chinese watch. One owner reports small marks on the case, bracelet, bezel, and case back, but otherwise finds the watch in very good condition. On balance, owners find the Phoibos Apollo Titanium to be a visually appealing and unique timepiece.

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