Phoibos VoyagervsSeiko Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
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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.
Voyager
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Diameter
39mm
42.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
lowest
46mm
Thickness
13.5mm
lowest
13.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$350
lowest
$495
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko 4R34
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Phoibos Voyager is praised for its attractive MOP dial that plays with light, good overall finishing, and fun octopus logo. Owners note the 39mm case is comfortable, with all components well-aligned, and describe the watch as a "tank." However, the date wheel is criticized for being illegible due to its color blending into the dial, and one owner reported the 13.5mm thick case is prone to striking objects. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager highly for its attractive dial and good finishing at the price.
The case finishing is a strong positive for the price. The bracelet quality and bezel action were cited as potential drawbacks. Reviewers were split on the amount of polished surfaces on the watch.
Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic, tough, and rugged dive watch design, timeless styling, and tool-like nature, with many finding its build quality and finishing superior to alternatives. The comfortable jubilee bracelet is frequently cited as a positive wearability feature. Accuracy with the 4R34 movement is a "luck of the draw," with specs allowing +/-40 seconds per day, though many owners report +/-5 to 10 seconds. Some owners experienced issues like scratched crystals, failed springbars, or misaligned bezels and hands. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is seen as a decent watch, readily available under £200, but not a serious tool watch like its predecessor due to lacking a screw-down crown, bezel pip, and ISO rating. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its iconic design and value, despite some lacking modern features.
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