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Phoibos Sea NymphvsSternglas Tachymeter

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Sea Nymph
PhoibosSea Nymph
MSRP $240
Tachymeter
SternglasTachymeter
MSRP $312

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Nymph36mm
Tachymeter42mm
Power Reserve
Sea Nymph40h
Tachymeter
Water Resistance
Sea Nymph300m
Tachymeter50m
MSRP
Sea Nymph$240
Tachymeter$312

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
50mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 705
Miyota 0S20
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$312

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What people say

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Phoibos Sea Nymph

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Sea Nymph's unique mother-of-pearl dial and distinctive bezel styling, with some finding it a good fit for smaller wrists. The 36mm case size is considered unisex, though some owners find it too small for larger wrists, while others enjoy it as a summer watch. The consensus is that the Phoibos Sea Nymph is a fun, visually interesting watch, with its polarizing bezel design being a key talking point.

Sternglas Tachymeter

The Sternglas Tachymeter is praised for its sporty chronograph design and wrist presence, offering character without being an overt tool watch. Reviewers note it as an improvement over its predecessor, featuring an upscale design with a colored aluminum bezel insert and more colorful dial options. It utilizes the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, and boasts a three-year battery life, all at a competitive price of €389. The Sternglas Tachymeter is considered good value for its design, functionality, and small-brand cachet, offering a charming youthfulness. One reviewer noted that the "orange" on one model appeared yellow, and suggested a tachymeter scale extending to 200 instead of 500 would be more useful. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter highly for its value and appealing, youthful chronograph design.

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