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Phoibos Depth HuntervsGrand Seiko SBGD202

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Depth Hunter
PhoibosDepth Hunter
MSRP $470
SBGD202
Grand SeikoSBGD202
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.

Grand Seiko SBGD202

The Grand Seiko SBGD202 is widely lauded for its mesmerizing "Starlight" or "stardust" dial, achieved through a new plating and painting technique, and its exceptional craftsmanship, which reviewers compare favorably to high-end Swiss and German brands. The manual-wind Caliber 9R01 Spring Drive movement offers an 8-day power reserve and impressive accuracy up to 0.5 seconds per day, with an independent hour hand setting. However, some owners find the movement finishing on the display back to be plain. The SBGD202 is priced at 52,800 Euros. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGD202 is a highly beautiful three-hand watch, with its dial and movement accuracy being the primary reasons for its acclaim.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter40mm
SBGD20243mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter40h
SBGD202192h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter300m
SBGD202100m
MSRP
Depth Hunter$470
SBGD202

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
11mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$470
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