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Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsHELM Togiak Scout

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
Togiak Scout
HELMTogiak Scout
MSRP $265

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porto Covo40mm
Togiak Scout39.5mm
Power Reserve
Porto Covo40h
Togiak Scout40h
Water Resistance
Porto Covo300m
Togiak Scout100m
MSRP
Porto Covo$415
Togiak Scout$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.6mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko Instruments NH36
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$265

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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.

HELM Togiak Scout

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Scout for its impeccable build quality and top-flight customer service, noting it wears smaller than its specifications suggest and offers great visibility in water. Some owners across the HELM line flag slightly misaligned bezels, and a few find the watches unnecessarily thick. The HELM Togiak Scout is priced at $285. Overall, owners rate the HELM Togiak Scout highly for its solid tool watch construction and wearability at the price.

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