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Phoibos KrakenvsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8004

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Kraken
PhoibosKraken
MSRP $499
Tourbillon Master SU8004
SugessTourbillon Master SU8004
MSRP $1,199

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kraken40mm
Tourbillon Master SU800441mm
Power Reserve
Kraken40h
Tourbillon Master SU800440h
Water Resistance
Kraken200m
Tourbillon Master SU80045m
MSRP
Kraken$499
Tourbillon Master SU8004$1,199

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
200m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,199

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What people say

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Phoibos Kraken

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Kraken for its excellent lume, dial production, and the thinness of its Miyota 9015 movement, all at a sub-$500 price point. Specific positive mentions include the case and bracelet finishing, with one owner calling the bracelet excellent. The 40mm size is considered ideal by some. However, some owners find the crown guard execution awkward, and the hands have been described as resembling "veiny penises." There is also a concern that the dial's appearance in natural light might not achieve the desired color-shifting, smoky metallic effect. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Kraken highly for its impressive dial and finishing at the price.

From video reviewers

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

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8004

The tourbillon complication at this price point is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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