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.

Alsta Nautoscaph at true scale

Nautoscaph

Phoibos Voyager at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
16.2mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.3mm
45mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$299
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Alsta Nautoscaph

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.

Phoibos Voyager

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.

From video reviewers

The NH34 movement is a significant positive. The lume could be brighter.

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