Cronos NH34 GMT Automatic Men Watch L6020MvsPhoibos 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.

Cronos NH34 GMT Automatic Men Watch L6020M at true scale

NH34 GMT Automatic Men Watch L6020M

Phoibos Leviathan at true scale

Leviathan

Diameter

40.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

12.8mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$279

lowest

$399

Movement

Seiko NH34

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$399
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Reviews

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

Cronos NH34 GMT Automatic Men Watch L6020M

Owners praise the Cronos NH34 GMT Automatic Men Watch L6020M for its smooth crown action and well-aligned GMT hand, a common point of satisfaction. The watch is available in various colorways and dial options, with a bi-directional ceramic bezel. One owner notes the Easylink Comfort Extension Link on the bracelet, in addition to standard micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cronos NH34 GMT Automatic Men Watch L6020M highly for its refined features and execution of the GMT complication.

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.