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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsPhoibos Leviathan

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
Leviathan45mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
Leviathan500m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
45mm
Thickness
12.60mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
54mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NH 35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$309

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What people say

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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

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

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