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Phoibos Eagle Ray No DatevsSeiko Astron

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Eagle Ray No Date
PhoibosEagle Ray No Date
MSRP $480
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray No Date40mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray No Date40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray No Date200m
Astron100m
MSRP
Eagle Ray No Date$480
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$2,500

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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 Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

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