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Phoibos Depth Hunter DlcvsGrand Seiko SBGR299

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Depth Hunter Dlc
PhoibosDepth Hunter Dlc
MSRP $500
SBGR299
Grand SeikoSBGR299
MSRP $4,300
What people say

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Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc for its surprisingly slim 300m diver profile and unique, summery aesthetic. Some owners note a mismatch between the case and dial, find the hands resemble popsicles, and consider the lume disappointing. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc highly for its slim case and fresh, summery design at the price.

Grand Seiko SBGR299

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGR299 for its striking blue second hand, silver rhodium dial, no-date design, and the impressive 72-hour power reserve, noting its excellent value. The watch's high polish finishing is frequently described as outstanding, akin to a polished samurai sword. Some owners express concern over legibility due to silver hands on a silver dial, though this is not a universal sentiment. One owner reported accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another found the 42mm case size wearable. The pre-owned price is noted around $3,399.00. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR299 highly for its exceptional finishing and distinctive design elements at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter Dlc40mm
SBGR29942mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter Dlc40h
SBGR29972h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter Dlc300m
SBGR299100m
MSRP
Depth Hunter Dlc$500
SBGR299$4,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9S61
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$500
$4,300
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