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Phoibos LeviathanvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Leviathan45mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Leviathan40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Leviathan500m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Leviathan$309
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
15.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
54mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
500m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NH 35
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$309
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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