Phoibos LeviathanvsSpinnaker Hass Automatic
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Measurements
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Leviathan
Hass Automatic
Diameter
45mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
54mm
50mm
lowest
Thickness
15.5mm
lowest
16.5mm
Water Resistance
500m
highest
300m
MSRP
$309
lowest
$445
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH35
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Phoibos Leviathan is noted for its sturdy, well-made construction and vintage aesthetic, offering a conservative design at an affordable price. Owners report the 45mm case feels heavy and thick at 15.5mm, with one owner replacing the stock band. The watch features a grey dial and blue lume. Overall, owners find the Phoibos Leviathan to be a well-built, vintage-inspired watch at an accessible price point.
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.
Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hass Automatic for its quality and vibrant dial options at an accessible price point. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find Spinnaker watches, including the Hass Automatic, to be on the thicker side, with one user noting a previous model was considered comically large. One owner reported a quality issue with a different Spinnaker model where the crown detached. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hass Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and fun aesthetic relative to its price.
The dial's recovered marine plastic construction with textured finish provides distinctive material differentiation at the entry-level dive watch price point, and the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures strong on-wrist legibility. The 300m water resistance and automatic movement deliver capable specifications, though bracelet quality and fit remain underspecified across reviews.
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