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Phoibos Eagle Ray No DatevsOrient Helios

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Eagle Ray No Date
PhoibosEagle Ray No Date
MSRP $480
Helios
OrientHelios
MSRP $335

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray No Date40mm
Helios40.5mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray No Date40h
Helios40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray No Date200m
Helios30m
MSRP
Eagle Ray No Date$480
Helios$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
FT622
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$335

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date for its value at the price point. One owner notes the watch is a great purchase with no regrets, and is unbothered by its lume. The Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date features a 41mm steel case and a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. However, one owner received a non-working watch and reported difficulty obtaining a refund, citing horrible customer service. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date well for its value, though customer service experiences can vary.

From video reviewers

The Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date features a high-beat Miyota 9015 movement, which is a notable strength. A weakness of the watch is its relatively weak lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the added features of the Ceramic model justify the extra cost, with one reviewer finding it worth the extra cost and another noting it's a trade-off for the No Date model.

Orient Helios

The Orient Helios is widely praised for its vibrant dial, open-heart design, and excellent value for money, with owners noting its great finish and quality that exceeds its price point. The watch is described as attractive and stylish, with a thin profile that wears comfortably, though some owners wish it were smaller. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting it consistently runs 5-6 seconds fast per day, while another sees it at 1-2 seconds fast. Opinions are split on the inclusion of a date window, with some finding it desirable for practicality and aesthetic balance, while others prefer its absence. The stock bracelet receives mixed reviews, with one owner finding it awkward and upgrading to a strap, while another considers it nice with a smooth finish and solid links. Overall, owners rate the Orient Helios highly for its mesmerizing open-heart dial and impressive quality at an attainable price.

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