Phoibos Eagle RayvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Phoibos Eagle Ray at true scale

Eagle Ray

Spinnaker Spence 300 at true scale

Spence 300

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

13mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$360

lowest

$650

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Aquamarine
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$360
$650
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Reviews

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

Phoibos Eagle Ray

Owners praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray for its solid build quality and sawtooth bezel, with one owner highlighting its affordable GMT functionality. The watch is considered a great value for its price and features. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray highly for its build quality and functional features at an accessible price point.

Spinnaker Spence 300

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Spence 300 for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and versatile wear. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its value, with some seeing it as a budget alternative to more expensive dive watches. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. However, some community members find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, and a few suggest other brands offer better value at similar price points. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Spence 300 highly for its impressive case dimensions and overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's thin 10.9mm profile for a 300m diver is a key strength. No shared weakness was identified.