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Phoibos Depth HuntervsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

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Depth Hunter
PhoibosDepth Hunter
MSRP $470
AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390
What people say

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Phoibos Depth Hunter

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter for its surprisingly slim 300m diver case and unique, summery design. One owner highlights its solid build, well-made bracelet with toolless microadjust, great finishing for the price, attractive color palette, long-lasting lume, sharp case lines, and accuracy of +5-7 seconds per day. However, some find the case and dial do not match well, and the lume is disappointing, while others dislike the "popsicle stick" hands. The aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, with some preferring alternative designs. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter highly for its slim profile and distinctive design at its price point.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter40mm
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter40h
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter300m
AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Depth Hunter$470
AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.8mm
Thickness
11mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$470
$390
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