Balticus Watches Balticus MoonfishvsPhoibos 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.

Balticus Watches Balticus Moonfish at true scale

Balticus Moonfish

Phoibos Voyager at true scale

Voyager

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

n/a

13.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$1,162

$299

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9015

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
904L
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,162
$299
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Reviews

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

Balticus Watches Balticus Moonfish

Owners widely praise the Balticus Moonfish for its refined aesthetic and unique design elements, with one owner calling the gradient dial neat and another finding the Stardust variant a perfect combination of unusual materials and raw feeling, highlighting the Damascus steel pattern. Reviewers note the watch's 904L steel case and unique knurled bezel. One reviewer considers the EUR 1,305.26 price high for a Miyota 9015-powered watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Balticus Moonfish highly for its distinctive visual appeal and build quality at its price point.

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.