Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

At MSRP the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date is the cheaper of the two at $480, against $1,715 for the Pinion Pure Bronze — a $1,235 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Phoibos Eagle Ray Date wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Pinion Pure Bronze — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Phoibos Eagle Ray Date is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Pinion Pure Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Pinion Pure Bronze carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date.

What movement does the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date run compared to the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Phoibos Eagle Ray Date runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Pinion Pure Bronze runs a manual (Sellita SW261-1).

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Phoibos Eagle Ray Date

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MSRP $480

Pinion Pure Bronze

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MSRP $1,715

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Phoibos Eagle Ray Date

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date's design and value, with one owner specifically noting the attractive logo and another finding it well-made for its price. The watch features a 41mm case, a ceramic bezel, and a date window at 6 o'clock, powered by a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. One owner reported receiving a non-functional unit and experiencing poor customer service. On balance, owners value the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date for its design and price point, despite a reported instance of a defective unit and customer service issues.

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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