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Phoibos LeviathanvsCIGA Design SKELETON

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Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309
SKELETON
CIGA DesignSKELETON
MSRP $169
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.

CIGA Design SKELETON

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design SKELETON for its value and willingness to challenge established brands, with some surprised by its quality. One owner reports their CIGA Design Series Z in Black DLC has been perfect for over four years, keeping good time and looking neat. However, some find the skeletonized movement's visibility obscured by reflections due to the lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystal. One owner reported their CIGA Design Z Series Skeleton broke after three months with no customer service response. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design SKELETON highly for its surprising quality and value proposition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Leviathan45mm
SKELETON
Power Reserve
Leviathan40h
SKELETON40h
Water Resistance
Leviathan500m
SKELETON
MSRP
Leviathan$309
SKELETON$169

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
45mm
Thickness
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
54mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH 35
Jewels
25
19

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$309
$169
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