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Phoibos VoyagervsGrand Seiko SLGB023

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Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $299
SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager39mm
SLGB02340.8mm
Power Reserve
Voyager40h
SLGB02372h
Water Resistance
Voyager200m
SLGB023300m
MSRP
Voyager$299
SLGB023$12,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40.8mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
9RB1
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$12,400

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What people say

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Phoibos Voyager

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager for its attractive MOP dial and good overall finishing, along with its fun octopus logo. However, reviewers and owners alike note that the red lettering on the red date wheel is illegible, and one owner reports the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager highly for its attractive dial and finishing at the price point.

Grand Seiko SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

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