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Phoibos Eagle Ray No DatevsSeiko 5KX

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Eagle Ray No Date
PhoibosEagle Ray No Date
MSRP $480
5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray No Date40mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray No Date40h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray No Date200m
5KX100m
MSRP
Eagle Ray No Date$480
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$350

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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.

Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

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