Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Narwhal or the Tissot Tradition?

At MSRP the Tissot Tradition is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $509 for the Phoibos Narwhal — a $59 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Narwhal or the Tissot Tradition?

The Tissot Tradition wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Phoibos Narwhal — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Narwhal or the Tissot Tradition?

The Phoibos Narwhal is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Tissot Tradition.

What movement does the Phoibos Narwhal run compared to the Tissot Tradition?

The Phoibos Narwhal runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Tissot Tradition runs a quartz.

Side by side

Phoibos NarwhalvsTissot Tradition

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Phoibos Narwhal

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MSRP $509

Tissot Tradition

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MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Narwhal38mm

Tradition42mm

Power Reserve

Narwhal40h

Tradition40h

Water Resistance

Narwhal200m

Tradition30m

MSRP

Narwhal$509

Tradition$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Malachite

Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman and indexes

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$509

$450

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Phoibos Narwhal

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Narwhal's 38mm size and slim 11.5mm height for a 200m diver, noting it wears well on smaller wrists and its case shape resembles an integrated bracelet. The aventurine and Howlite dials are described as captivating, and some appreciate the contrast finishing and retro looks. However, some owners criticize misaligned markers and a tilted date window, with one owner finding the hands thick and popsicle-style. The value proposition is debated, with some finding it a good buy at $390 but others considering $480-$490 too much due to a slabby design and difficult-to-size bracelet. On balance, owners find the Phoibos Narwhal appealing for its design and wearability, though quality control and pricing are points of contention for some.

From video reviewers

The unique stone dial is a significant strength. The bracelet's refinement is a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the dial's appeal, with one highlighting its sunburst effect and applied indices, while another focuses on the natural stone variation.

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Tissot Tradition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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