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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMTvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Eagle Ray GMT
PhoibosEagle Ray GMT
MSRP $250
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT for its perfect dial, attractive case finishing, and the Miyota 9015 movement, with the vintage gold coloring and second hand hitting all indices noted as highlights. One owner called it a "love at first sight" purchase. However, some owners question the crystal's reflectivity and readability, and the 47mm lug-to-lug measurement may be tight on smaller wrists, with the included leather strap also noted as potentially unsuitable. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT highly for its attractive finishing and movement at the price.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray GMT41mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray GMT40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray GMT300m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Eagle Ray GMT$250
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
41mm
30.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
300m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 515-24H
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$250
$375
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