Borealis Watch Co. Porto CovovsHorizon Watches Nemo

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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

Horizon Watches Nemo at true scale

Nemo

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

42.5mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

12.3mm

11.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$350

lowest

$1,100

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.3mm
11.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$1,100
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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.

Horizon Watches Nemo

Owners widely praise the Horizon Watches Nemo for its handsome, Art Deco-inspired design, particularly the beautiful pistachio dial with its wave pattern and high raised indexes, which matches video appearances and is suitable for daily wear. The watch is noted for its well-executed details like the stepped case, uniquely shaped lugs, and well-formed crown guards, with one owner finding it exceeded expectations. Reviewers and owners alike point to the Sellita SW200 movement as a welcome feature, though the date window numbers are small and difficult to read. One owner considers the 1100 USD price a drawback, while another flags the bezel's stiffness and tight tension as weak points. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Horizon Watches Nemo highly for its attractive design and thoughtful detailing at the price point.

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