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Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsGlycine Airman GMT

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
Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porto Covo40mm
Airman GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Porto Covo40h
Airman GMT48h
Water Resistance
Porto Covo300m
Airman GMT100m
MSRP
Porto Covo$415
Airman GMT$2,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Jewels
25
21
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$2,750

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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.

Glycine Airman GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman GMT's ability to track three time zones, with some finding the 42mm size appropriate for its functionality. A reviewer notes the polished GMT hand can be difficult to read and lacks lume, while one owner reported an ETA movement with a misaligned GMT hand. Another owner finds the lume pips weaker than the hands.

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