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Phoibos Sea NymphvsZelos Vitesse

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Sea Nymph
PhoibosSea Nymph
MSRP $240
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Nymph36mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Sea Nymph40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Sea Nymph300m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Sea Nymph$240
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.8mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 705
La Joux-Perret L100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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