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Phoibos Eagle Ray DatevsVaer Korean Field Solar

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Eagle Ray Date
PhoibosEagle Ray Date
MSRP $480
Korean Field Solar
VaerKorean Field Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray Date40mm
Korean Field Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray Date40h
Korean Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray Date200m
Korean Field Solar100m
MSRP
Eagle Ray Date$480
Korean Field Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
USA 36mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$299

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray Date

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date's design and value, with one owner specifically noting the attractive logo and another finding it well-made for its price. The watch features a 41mm case, a ceramic bezel, and a date window at 6 o'clock, powered by a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. One owner reported receiving a non-functional unit and experiencing poor customer service. On balance, owners value the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date for its design and price point, despite a reported instance of a defective unit and customer service issues.

Vaer Korean Field Solar

The Vaer Korean Field Solar is praised for its practical solar quartz movement, legible dial, and 36mm proportions. Reviewers note its utilitarian design inspired by 1950s A-17 timepieces and USA assembly for under $200. Accuracy is rated at -10/+20 seconds per month. One owner found the lume lacking and short-lived, while another reported issues with lug hole placement and flaking lume on a sibling model. A different owner in the line found the hour hand too long and the screw-down crown operation could be smoother. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Vaer Korean Field Solar for its accessible price point and practical solar quartz movement.

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