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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMTvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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Eagle Ray GMT
PhoibosEagle Ray GMT
MSRP $250
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray GMT41mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray GMT40h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray GMT300m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Eagle Ray GMT$250
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 515-24H

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$250
$279

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT for its perfect dial, attractive case finishing, and the Miyota 9015 movement, with the vintage gold coloring and second hand hitting all indices noted as highlights. One owner called it a "love at first sight" purchase. However, some owners question the crystal's reflectivity and readability, and the 47mm lug-to-lug measurement may be tight on smaller wrists, with the included leather strap also noted as potentially unsuitable. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT highly for its attractive finishing and movement at the price.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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