Alsta NautoscaphvsPhoibos Voyager
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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.

Nautoscaph

Voyager
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.3mm
45mm
lowest
Thickness
16.2mm
13.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
41h
n/a
MSRP
$595
$299
lowest
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH35
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely report the Alsta NAUTOSCAPH wears comfortably on the wrist, though some find it dense and top-heavy. Reviewers praise its dial design and colorway, with one enthusiastically recommending it for Jaws fans and noting the attractive contrasting polished and brushed finishes. A minor drawback mentioned is the lack of lume at the 3 o'clock position. Community members and reviewers alike consider the €900 price point for the Seiko NH35 movement excessive. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Alsta NAUTOSCAPH highly for its Jaws-inspired aesthetic and attractive dial, despite concerns about its thickness and value proposition.
The Phoibos Voyager is praised for its attractive MOP dial, good overall finishing, and fun octopus logo, with one owner describing it as "brutalist" and "a tank" with well-aligned elements. However, the red lettering on the red date wheel at 6 o'clock is illegible, and the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners appreciate the Phoibos Voyager for its distinctive dial and robust build quality, despite legibility issues with the date wheel.
The NH34 movement is a significant positive. The lume could be brighter.
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