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Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsFarer Portobello - Nearly New

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Porto Covo
Borealis Watch Co.Porto Covo
MSRP $415
Portobello - Nearly New
FarerPortobello - Nearly New
MSRP $1,155

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porto Covo40mm
Portobello - Nearly New38.5mm
Power Reserve
Porto Covo40h
Portobello - Nearly New63h
Water Resistance
Porto Covo300m
Portobello - Nearly New100m
MSRP
Porto Covo$415
Portobello - Nearly New$1,155

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW510M
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
63h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$1,155

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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 Portobello - Nearly New

Farer Portobello - Nearly New is widely praised for its striking good looks and build quality, exceeding expectations from website photos. Owners appreciate its unique design and the value it offers, with one noting the manual movement and another highlighting the "pop" of its color combinations. The 38.5mm size is considered acceptable on a 7.5-inch wrist. One owner reported a small white spec on the sapphire crystal, suggesting it was likely internal and not a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Farer Portobello - Nearly New highly for its visually striking design and perceived value.

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