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Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsNivada Grenchen Autochron

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
Autochron
Nivada GrenchenAutochron
MSRP $2,495

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porto Covo40mm
Autochron38mm
Power Reserve
Porto Covo40h
Autochron42h
Water Resistance
Porto Covo300m
Autochron200m
MSRP
Porto Covo$415
Autochron$2,495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo
Indices
Applied
Baton
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA Valjoux 7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$2,495

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Autochron's dial, with one owner calling it amazing. The Autochron Mechaquartz is noted for its squared profile and the comfort of its expansion bracelet on smaller wrists.

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