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Phoibos LeviathanvsSinn U1 S L

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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.

Sinn U1 S L

The Sinn U1 S L is widely praised for its intense, full-lume dial, a feature described as new technology that glows brightly, and its unique black and white "arctic tactical" aesthetic. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the Tegimented German submarine steel case for its exceptional scratch resistance and matte, non-reflective finish, with one owner reporting no scratches on the case after 17 years. The watch is also noted for its legibility and robust build, offering 1000m water resistance. However, some owners find the 44mm size and 14.7mm thickness wear large, and one reviewer noted the 4 o'clock crown positions lacked distinct clicks, leading to difficult date changes. Accuracy figures for the ETA 2824-2 movement vary, with one owner seeing +1/+2 s/day and another about -6 s/day. The Tegimented bracelet is reported to scratch more easily than the case by some, while others found it held up well.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Leviathan45mm
U1 S L44mm
Power Reserve
Leviathan
U1 S L38h
Water Resistance
Leviathan500m
U1 S L1,000m
MSRP
Leviathan$309
U1 S L$3,532

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
15.5mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
54mm
Finish
black
Water Resistance
500m
1000m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminescent

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$309
$3,532
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