Phoibos Vortex Anti-magneticvsSquale Matic

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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 Vortex Anti-magnetic at true scale

Vortex Anti-magnetic

Squale Matic at true scale

Matic

Diameter

43.5mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

13mm

lowest

16mm

Water Resistance

200m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$599

lowest

$1,595

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Water Resistance
200m
600m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Two
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$1,595
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Reviews

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

Phoibos Vortex Anti-magnetic

The Phoibos Vortex Anti-magnetic is described by owners as "brutalistic" and "a tank," with all elements appearing aligned. One owner reports hearing mostly good things from other Phoibos owners. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Vortex Anti-magnetic highly for its robust build and cohesive design.

Squale Matic

Owners widely praise the Squale Matic for its superb finishing and comfortable wearability, with many noting its vintage-inspired design and the 4 o'clock crown contributing to a compact feel on the wrist despite its 44mm size. Reviewers highlight the outstanding lume on the hands and the double-domed sapphire crystal as favorite features, while some owners find the bezel insert glossy and the lume on the orange indices to be almost non-existent. One owner dislikes how the oyster bracelet terminates at the springbars instead of sitting flush with the case. The Squale Matic is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Matic highly for its robust build quality and comfortable, vintage-inspired ergonomics at its price point.