Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Kraken or the Tissot Tradition?

At MSRP the Tissot Tradition is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $499 for the Phoibos Kraken — a $49 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Kraken or the Tissot Tradition?

The Tissot Tradition wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Phoibos Kraken — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Kraken or the Tissot Tradition?

The Phoibos Kraken is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Tissot Tradition.

What movement does the Phoibos Kraken run compared to the Tissot Tradition?

The Phoibos Kraken runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Tissot Tradition runs a quartz.

Side by side

Phoibos KrakenvsTissot Tradition

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Phoibos Kraken

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MSRP $499

Tissot Tradition

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MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Kraken40mm

Tradition42mm

Power Reserve

Kraken40h

Tradition40h

Water Resistance

Kraken200m

Tradition30m

MSRP

Kraken$499

Tradition$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Green

Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman and indexes

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$450

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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, 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.

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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