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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMTvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Eagle Ray GMT
PhoibosEagle Ray GMT
MSRP $250
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray GMT41mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray GMT40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray GMT300m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Eagle Ray GMT$250
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 515-24H
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$250
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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