Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsCWC Arctic Radar Automatic Diver

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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

CWC Arctic Radar Automatic Diver at true scale

Arctic Radar Automatic Diver

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

42.5mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

12.3mm

11.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$350

lowest

$2,031

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
White

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$2,031
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Reviews

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Borealis Watch Co. Porto Covo

Owners widely praise the Borealis Porto Covo for its exceptional value and unique design elements, particularly the "floating" or elevated hour markers that cast shadows. The watch is considered versatile for everyday and business-casual wear, and some owners view it as their ultimate water-resistant watch. One reviewer notes the striking orange Cerakote case and custom hour markers, though the black lume is described as subtle. The Borealis Porto Covo is priced around $335 to $350, with one example selling for $350 in excellent condition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Borealis Porto Covo highly for its distinctive design and strong value proposition.

CWC Arctic Radar Automatic Diver

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Arctic Radar Automatic Diver Watch for its robust build, comparing its toughness to that of the Marathon GSAR, and appreciate its preferred aesthetic and smooth bezel action. One owner reports accuracy of +3 seconds per day. Some owners note fixed springbars as a potential drawback. On balance, owners rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Arctic Radar Automatic Diver Watch highly for its cool factor and military connection, deeming it a very solid watch.

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