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Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsFerro PISTA

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
PISTA
FerroPISTA
MSRP $645

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porto Covo40mm
PISTA48mm
Power Reserve
Porto Covo40h
PISTA40h
Water Resistance
Porto Covo300m
PISTA50m
MSRP
Porto Covo$415
PISTA$645

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Racing
Diameter
40mm
48mm
Thickness
11.6mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$645

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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.

Ferro PISTA

The Ferro PISTA is widely praised for its exciting and thrilling driving experience, with owners highlighting its faultless handling and a powerful engine that makes other cars feel primitive. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its beautiful and effective design, noting features like the air pass-through on the hood as particularly attractive. Some owners find the Ferro PISTA's performance and aerodynamics desirable, while others note its tighter suspension and hard-shifting experience as a special, raw characteristic. On balance, owners rate the Ferro PISTA highly for its thrilling performance and striking design.

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