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Phoibos Eagle Ray No DatevsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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The bottom line

The 38.5mm SBGZ003 wears 1.5mm narrower than the 40mm Eagle Ray No Date.

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 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.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

Where to get them

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Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date
Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date
MSRP $480
Grand Seiko SBGZ003
Grand Seiko SBGZ003
Eagle Ray No Date
PhoibosEagle Ray No Date
MSRP $480
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray No Date40mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray No Date40h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray No Date200m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Eagle Ray No Date$480
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480

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