Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsCWC (Cabot Watch Company) RN81 Diver Automatic Watch

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Measurements

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Borealis Watch Co. Porto Covo at true scale

Porto Covo

CWC (Cabot Watch Company) RN81 Diver Automatic Watch at true scale

RN81 Diver Automatic Watch

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

42.5mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

12.3mm

lowest

12.7mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$350

lowest

$2,858

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$2,858
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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 (Cabot Watch Company) RN81 Diver Automatic Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) RN81 Diver Automatic Watch for its robust build and preferred dial layout, featuring an iconic big triangle and sword hands reminiscent of the 1980 original. The bezel action is described as nice and chunky, and the case wears beautifully. Some reviewers note the polished case sides and "faux patina" lume color as unusual or slightly glossy for a military-issued watch, and fixed springbars are flagged as a potential drawback. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it running 3 seconds fast per 24 hours. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) RN81 Diver Automatic Watch for its faithful homage design and solid construction, despite some reservations about its finishing and price point.

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