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Geckota Sea-Hunter Dive WatchvsPhoibos Kraken

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Sea-Hunter Dive Watch
GeckotaSea-Hunter Dive Watch
MSRP $349
Kraken
PhoibosKraken
MSRP $499

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea-Hunter Dive Watch40mm
Kraken40mm
Power Reserve
Sea-Hunter Dive Watch40h
Kraken40h
Water Resistance
Sea-Hunter Dive Watch200m
Kraken200m
MSRP
Sea-Hunter Dive Watch$349
Kraken$499

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Geckota Sea-Hunter Dive Watch

Owners and reviewers find the Geckota Amber Bezel to be a good value at $200, highlighting its 42mm cushion case and sapphire crystal. One owner dislikes the N S E W markings on the bezel. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Geckota Amber Bezel a good value due to its case and crystal.

Phoibos Kraken

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Kraken for its excellent lume, dial production, and the thinness of its Miyota 9015 movement, all at a sub-$500 price point. Specific positive mentions include the case and bracelet finishing, with one owner calling the bracelet excellent. The 40mm size is considered ideal by some. However, some owners find the crown guard execution awkward, and the hands have been described as resembling "veiny penises." There is also a concern that the dial's appearance in natural light might not achieve the desired color-shifting, smoky metallic effect. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Kraken highly for its impressive dial and finishing at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch's attractive price point and retro styling are consistently praised. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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