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Oblvlo JM RotorvsPhoibos Leviathan

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JM Rotor
OblvloJM Rotor
MSRP $299
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Oblvlo JM Rotor

Owners widely praise the Oblvlo Star Wheel for its artistic dial, crisp finishing, and sturdy build, noting it wears well on smaller wrists due to its actual dimensions being smaller than listed. The winding action is described as smooth, though the lume is consistently flagged as weak and imprecise in darkness, and the lack of anti-glare coating is a drawback for some. On balance, owners rate the Oblvlo highly for its artistic dial and build quality at the price.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
JM Rotor42mm
Leviathan45mm
Power Reserve
JM Rotor42h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
JM Rotor50m
Leviathan500m
MSRP
JM Rotor$299
Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
13mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
54mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
500m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
NH 35
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$309
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