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Phoibos LeviathanvsOrient RA-AC0K Diver Watch

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What people say

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Phoibos Leviathan

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch for exceeding expectations and being a "real" watch. The mechanical movement is noted for keeping great time, running within a handful of seconds fast per day, with some owners considering Orient's budget movements among the best for accuracy. Overall, owners rate the Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch highly for its surprising quality and reliable timekeeping at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Leviathan45mm
RA-AC0K Diver Watch43.4mm
Power Reserve
Leviathan
RA-AC0K Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Leviathan500m
RA-AC0K Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Leviathan$309
RA-AC0K Diver Watch$455

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
43.4mm
Thickness
15.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
54mm
51mm
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$309
$455
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