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Phoibos Depth Hunter DlcvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Depth Hunter Dlc
PhoibosDepth Hunter Dlc
MSRP $500
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter Dlc40mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter Dlc40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter Dlc300m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Depth Hunter Dlc$500
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$500
$888

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What people say

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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