Bremont S500vsPhoibos Sea Nymph

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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.

Bremont S500 at true scale

S500

Phoibos Sea Nymph at true scale

Sea Nymph

Diameter

43mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

42mm

Thickness

n/a

9.8mm

Water Resistance

500m

highest

300m

MSRP

$4,395

$240

lowest

Movement

Bremont BE-92AE

Ronda 705

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
n/a
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42mm
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Bremont BE-92AE
Ronda 705
Type
Mechanical
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,395
$240
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Reviews

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

Bremont S500

The Bremont S500 is praised for its excellent Super-LumiNova lume, refined finishing on its 43mm Trip-Tick case, and scratch-resistant B-EBE2000® treated case. Owners find the soft rubber strap comfortable and appreciate the retro design and sunburst dial, with some noting the 43mm case wears smaller due to short lugs. However, some reviewers flag legibility issues due to the dark dial and hands, and the 16mm to 16.5mm thickness is considered less practical for daily wear by some. Criticisms also include the lack of a dive suit extension on the bracelet and understated bezel markings. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Bremont S500 for its robust build and comfortable wearability, though its practicality for daily wear and legibility are points of contention.

Phoibos Sea Nymph

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Sea Nymph's reflective mother of pearl dial and unique bezel style, with some finding it a good fit for smaller wrists. The 36mm size is considered unisex by some, though others find it too small for larger wrists, with opinions on the "buzz saw" bezel split between unique and reminiscent of Bond, or disliked and compared to a "beyblade." The Phoibos Sea Nymph is available with a quartz movement and is recommended as a good option for a ladies' dive watch. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Sea Nymph highly for its distinctive dial and bezel design at the 36mm size.

From video reviewers

The watch features a double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a reliable Swiss Ronda 705 quartz movement. Reviewers noted the inclusion of both a leather and a rubber strap.