Phoibos KrakenvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Phoibos Kraken at true scale

Kraken

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

Diameter

40mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.5mm

lowest

47.6mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$499

lowest

$1,250

Movement

Miyota 9015

Seiko 6R35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
47.6mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Green
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,250
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Phoibos Kraken

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Kraken for its excellent lume, gorgeous dial, and crisp bezel clicks, with many finding the 40mm case size ideal. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted as superior, and the case and bracelet finishing are described as improved, contributing to a solid feel at a sub-$500 price point. Some owners find the crown guard execution awkward and the hands resemble "veiny penises," while one user wishes the kraken logo was raised. The dial's appearance in natural light is a concern for one owner, who feared it might not be as color-shifting as advertised. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Kraken highly for its impressive lume, dial quality, and value.

From video reviewers

The watch's attractive price point and retro styling are consistently praised. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition for its unique dial color and execution, with one owner noting the 44mm lug-to-lug is perfect for most wrists. The watch is considered a refined piece with a fun factor, featuring a dial inspired by Okinawa's ocean colors expected to have a bright sunburst effect. Accuracy figures for the 6R35 movement range, with one owner reporting -10/+10 seconds per day as "pretty amazing," while others note issues with the 6R movement's accuracy. Some owners find the price of 1500€ too high, suggesting a value closer to 900€. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition well for its dial execution and wearability, despite some debate over its price point.

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