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Phoibos Eagle Ray No DatevsSpinnaker Challenger Automatic

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Eagle Ray No Date
PhoibosEagle Ray No Date
MSRP $480
Challenger Automatic
SpinnakerChallenger Automatic
MSRP $289

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray No Date40mm
Challenger Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray No Date40h
Challenger Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray No Date200m
Challenger Automatic200m
MSRP
Eagle Ray No Date$480
Challenger Automatic$289

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
19mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$289

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date for its value at the price point. One owner notes the watch is a great purchase with no regrets, and is unbothered by its lume. The Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date features a 41mm steel case and a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. However, one owner received a non-working watch and reported difficulty obtaining a refund, citing horrible customer service. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date well for its value, though customer service experiences can vary.

From video reviewers

The Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date features a high-beat Miyota 9015 movement, which is a notable strength. A weakness of the watch is its relatively weak lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the added features of the Ceramic model justify the extra cost, with one reviewer finding it worth the extra cost and another noting it's a trade-off for the No Date model.

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is widely praised for its fun, playful design, solid build quality, and satisfying bezel action. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and the thoughtful integration of the Popeye theme, with the character serving as the hour and minute hands. Reviewers note the reliable Seiko NH35 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find the blue lume weaker than expected, and the ultra-domed sapphire crystal presents challenges for photography. The thick rubber strap is also cited as difficult to manage. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic highly for its unique character integration and solid dive watch fundamentals at its price point.

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