Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsPhoibos Leviathan

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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. Bull Shark V2 at true scale

Bull Shark V2

Phoibos Leviathan at true scale

Leviathan

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

12.6mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$495

$399

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$399
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Reviews

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

Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

Phoibos Leviathan

The Phoibos Leviathan is widely praised for its superb case finishing, generous lume, and original design elements, offering excellent value. Owners consistently highlight the quality of the bracelet, including its milled clasp with quick adjustments and on-the-fly microadjustment on newer models, and the visually striking, legible dials. Some owners find the watch heavy and large, with one suggesting a smaller 37mm or 38mm case size would be ideal, and others note the stock rubber strap can be thick and sticky. Accuracy varies, with some reporting it keeps accurate time out of the box, while others note a loss of 5-10 seconds per day without a winder. The bezel's jimping is also flagged as potentially causing fingers to slip. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its robust build, excellent finishing, and desirable features at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and bezel action are praised. The bracelet, particularly the clasp, is identified as an area for improvement. Reviewers are split on the watch's wrist presence, with some noting its improved 40mm size and others describing it as having a "beast"-like presence.