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Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsCIGA Design SKELETON

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Porto Covo
Borealis Watch Co.Porto Covo
MSRP $415
SKELETON
CIGA DesignSKELETON
MSRP $169

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porto Covo40mm
SKELETON
Power Reserve
Porto Covo40h
SKELETON
Water Resistance
Porto Covo300m
SKELETON
MSRP
Porto Covo$415
SKELETON$169

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SEAGULL AAA-Class
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
19

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$169

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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.

CIGA Design SKELETON

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design SKELETON for its value and willingness to challenge established brands, with some surprised by its quality. One owner reports their CIGA Design Series Z in Black DLC has been perfect for over four years, keeping good time and looking neat. However, some find the skeletonized movement's visibility obscured by reflections due to the lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystal. One owner reported their CIGA Design Z Series Skeleton broke after three months with no customer service response. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design SKELETON highly for its surprising quality and value proposition.

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