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Phoibos Depth Hunter DlcvsOrient Symphony III

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Depth Hunter Dlc
PhoibosDepth Hunter Dlc
MSRP $500
Symphony III
OrientSymphony III
MSRP $240
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc for its surprisingly slim 300m diver profile and unique, summery aesthetic. Some owners note a mismatch between the case and dial, find the hands resemble popsicles, and consider the lume disappointing. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc highly for its slim case and fresh, summery design at the price.

Orient Symphony III

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony III for its exceptional value, noting its sub-$150 price tag belies a polished case and classic design with modern overtones that make it appear more expensive. The dial is described as simple, elegant, and effective, and the time-setting action is smooth. However, the included bracelet is flagged as flimsy and squeaky, prompting recommendations for aftermarket straps. Accuracy is a point of concern for some, with one owner reporting sporadic timekeeping ranging from +10 seconds per day to as much as 83 seconds over 48 hours. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony III highly for its impressive value and elegant design, despite the noted bracelet and accuracy issues.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter Dlc40mm
Symphony III41.6mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter Dlc40h
Symphony III40h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter Dlc300m
Symphony III50m
MSRP
Depth Hunter Dlc$500
Symphony III$240

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41.6mm
Thickness
11mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$500
$240
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