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Phoibos Great WallvsPraesidus Service Watch

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Great Wall
PhoibosGreat Wall
MSRP $465
Service Watch
PraesidusService Watch
MSRP $259

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Great Wall42mm
Service Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Great Wall40h
Service Watch40h
Water Resistance
Great Wall300m
Service Watch100m
MSRP
Great Wall$465
Service Watch$259

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$465
$259

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What people say

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Phoibos Great Wall

The Phoibos Great Wall is widely praised by owners for its solid build quality and impressive wrist presence. Reviewers highlight the metallic 3D brick pattern on the dial as a distinctive feature. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Great Wall highly for its robust construction and unique dial design.

Praesidus Service Watch

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Service Watch for its 38mm size and solid build quality, with the domed crystal providing vintage distortion and the unbranded dial appealing to history enthusiasts. However, owners report jumpy hand sensitivity when setting the time. One owner experienced a scratchy crown and a noisy rotor on their DD-45, which persisted after warranty service and eventually led to the crown locking mid-way. Concerns about slow customer service and a negative reputation for Praesidus's support are also noted by owners. On balance, owners appreciate the vintage aesthetic and wearability of the Praesidus Service Watch, though persistent customer service issues temper enthusiasm.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a strength for those preferring smaller watches. The dial may show slight discoloration or unevenness in finish.

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