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Marloe Watch Company AerodynevsPhoibos Kraken

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Aerodyne
Marloe Watch CompanyAerodyne
MSRP $443
Kraken
PhoibosKraken
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aerodyne38mm
Kraken40mm
Power Reserve
Aerodyne40h
Kraken40h
Water Resistance
Aerodyne100m
Kraken200m
MSRP
Aerodyne$443
Kraken$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
9.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$443
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne for its desirability and comfort, with one user noting the dial's appealing appearance. The Aerodyne line is considered fantastic and underrated, with small details making it suitable as a daily watch. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne highly for its comfort and desirability as a daily wearer.

Phoibos Kraken

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Kraken for its excellent lume, dial production, and the thinness of its Miyota 9015 movement, all at a sub-$500 price point. Specific positive mentions include the case and bracelet finishing, with one owner calling the bracelet excellent. The 40mm size is considered ideal by some. However, some owners find the crown guard execution awkward, and the hands have been described as resembling "veiny penises." There is also a concern that the dial's appearance in natural light might not achieve the desired color-shifting, smoky metallic effect. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Kraken highly for its impressive dial and finishing at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch's attractive price point and retro styling are consistently praised. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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