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Phoibos KrakenvsWilliam Wood National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch

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Kraken
PhoibosKraken
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kraken40mm
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Kraken40h
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch40h
Water Resistance
Kraken200m
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch100m
MSRP
Kraken$499
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch$820

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Standard
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$820

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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.

William Wood National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Watch

The case is crafted from upcycled firefighting materials, offering a unique story. The straps are made from upcycled fire hoses, a unique material nod to its heritage.

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