Phoibos VoyagervsOrient Diver Watch

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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 Voyager at true scale

Voyager

Orient Diver Watch at true scale

Diver Watch

Diameter

39mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

13.5mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$299

$285

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6922

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$285
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Reviews

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

Phoibos Voyager

The Phoibos Voyager is praised for its attractive MOP dial, good overall finishing, and fun octopus logo, with one owner describing it as "brutalist" and "a tank" with well-aligned elements. However, the red lettering on the red date wheel at 6 o'clock is illegible, and the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners appreciate the Phoibos Voyager for its distinctive dial and robust build quality, despite legibility issues with the date wheel.

From video reviewers

The NH34 movement is a significant positive. The lume could be brighter.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its striking dial colors, particularly the red variant, and its overall attractive design for the price point. Reviewers note its solid build quality, comfortable bracelet that is considered superior to other Orient lines, and applied indices with excellent lume. The watch features an automatic Orient F6922 movement and 200m water resistance within a 41.5mm case. Some owners report play in the bezel, a characteristic trait of affordable Orient divers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and appealing design for under $300.