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Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsDOXA SUB 200

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Porto Covo
Borealis Watch Co.Porto Covo
MSRP $415
SUB 200
DOXASUB 200
MSRP $1,290

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porto Covo40mm
SUB 20042mm
Power Reserve
Porto Covo40h
SUB 20040h
Water Resistance
Porto Covo300m
SUB 200200m
MSRP
Porto Covo$415
SUB 200$1,290

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Aquamarine
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$1,290

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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.

DOXA SUB 200

Owners and reviewers widely praise the DOXA SUB 200 for its fun, vintage-inspired design, particularly its vibrant dials and comfortable beads-of-rice bracelet, with many finding the 42mm case wears smaller. The watch is frequently cited as offering good value for a Swiss-made dive watch. Criticisms are consistently leveled at the lume, which is described as disappointing or mediocre, and the 19mm lug width, though some view this as a positive for collectors or a minor point due to its vintage inspiration. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +3 seconds/day and another +12 seconds/day. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the DOXA SUB 200 for its distinctive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The dial color is consistently praised. The value proposition is also a shared strength. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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