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Phoibos KrakenvsTudor Black Bay 58

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

Kraken
PhoibosKraken
MSRP $499
Black Bay 58
TudorBlack Bay 58
MSRP $5,350

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kraken40mm
Black Bay 5839mm
Power Reserve
Kraken40h
Black Bay 5865h
Water Resistance
Kraken200m
Black Bay 58200m
MSRP
Kraken$499
Black Bay 58$5,350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
MT5400-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$5,350

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 58

The Tudor Black Bay 58 is widely praised for its superb wearing experience, perfect proportions, and comfortable wearability, with owners anticipating it becoming a Tudor classic. Reviewers highlight its substantial, rugged build quality and significant value, rivaling more expensive timepieces. One owner notes the clasp's sharp shield as a minor annoyance.

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