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Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsRZE Urbanist

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Porto Covo
Borealis Watch Co.Porto Covo
MSRP $415
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porto Covo40mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Porto Covo40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Porto Covo300m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Porto Covo$415
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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