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Phoibos LeviathanvsStraton Straton Daily Driver

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Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Straton Daily Driver

Owners widely praise the Straton Daily Driver for its precise "double panda chrono" aesthetic, featuring a white dial, thin black bezel, and stick indices, with one owner highlighting the AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement. The build quality is described as top-notch, and the watch is sought after for its utility and car-themed design. On balance, owners rate the Straton Daily Driver highly for its distinctive aesthetic and quality construction at its price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Leviathan45mm
Straton Daily Driver44mm
Power Reserve
Leviathan40h
Straton Daily Driver
Water Resistance
Leviathan500m
Straton Daily Driver200m
MSRP
Leviathan$309
Straton Daily Driver$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
15.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
54mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
500m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NH 35
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$309
$299
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