Phoibos Sea NymphvsSheffield Allsport Diver 1

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Phoibos Sea Nymph at true scale

Sea Nymph

Sheffield Allsport Diver 1 at true scale

Allsport Diver 1

Diameter

36mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

9.8mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$240

n/a

Movement

Ronda 705

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 705
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
n/a
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Reviews

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

Phoibos Sea Nymph

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Sea Nymph's reflective mother of pearl dial and unique bezel style, with some finding it a good fit for smaller wrists. The 36mm size is considered unisex by some, though others find it too small for larger wrists, with opinions on the "buzz saw" bezel split between unique and reminiscent of Bond, or disliked and compared to a "beyblade." The Phoibos Sea Nymph is available with a quartz movement and is recommended as a good option for a ladies' dive watch. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Sea Nymph highly for its distinctive dial and bezel design at the 36mm size.

From video reviewers

The watch features a double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a reliable Swiss Ronda 705 quartz movement. Reviewers noted the inclusion of both a leather and a rubber strap.

Sheffield Allsport Diver 1

Owners widely praise the Sheffield Allsport Diver 1 for its superb quality and sturdiness at an affordable price, with one owner noting its scratch resistance despite heavy use. The blue dial is a particular highlight, and the watch is considered a substantial upgrade from entry-level options. Some owners note the bezel action could be crisper, and the lack of a quick-set date is a functional drawback for some. One owner found the caseback exceptionally difficult to remove during servicing. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield Allsport Diver 1 highly for its surprising quality and appearance at its price point.

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