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Phoibos Depth HuntervsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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Depth Hunter
PhoibosDepth Hunter
MSRP $470
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter40mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter40h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter300m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Depth Hunter$470
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW288

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$470
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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