Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsPhoibos Eagle Ray 200M

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Borealis Watch Co. Porto Covo at true scale

Porto Covo

Phoibos Eagle Ray 200M at true scale

Eagle Ray 200M

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

42.5mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

11.6mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$350

lowest

$480

Movement

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9015

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Green
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$480
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Borealis Watch Co. Porto Covo

Owners widely praise the Borealis Porto Covo for its unique floating indices, which create a striking 3D effect. Some owners find the 39mm case size appealing, while others wish for a larger 42mm option. The watch is priced around $395-$400, though some community members feel it does not offer good value compared to other options. One owner reported poor accuracy and a negative customer service experience. Overall, owners rate the Borealis Porto Covo highly for its distinctive dial design, despite some reservations on value and accuracy.

From video reviewers

The dial's unique "floating" indices are consistently praised as a standout feature, offering significant visual depth. The Miyota 9 series movement is a shared positive specification. No shared weaknesses were identified.

Phoibos Eagle Ray 200M

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date's design and logo, with one owner noting its well-made appearance despite the low cost and another appreciating the symmetrical date window at 6 o'clock. The watch features a ceramic bezel and a slightly domed sapphire crystal. However, multiple owners report receiving non-functional watches and experiencing poor customer service when seeking refunds. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date positively for its design and value, though significant concerns exist regarding initial functionality and customer support.