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Phoibos KrakenvsOrient Kanno

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Kraken
PhoibosKraken
MSRP $499
Kanno
OrientKanno
MSRP $320

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kraken40mm
Kanno44mm
Power Reserve
Kraken40h
Kanno40h
Water Resistance
Kraken200m
Kanno200m
MSRP
Kraken$499
Kanno$320

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$320

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Kraken

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Kraken for its excellent lume, dial production, and the thinness of its Miyota 9015 movement, all at a sub-$500 price point. Specific positive mentions include the case and bracelet finishing, with one owner calling the bracelet excellent. The 40mm size is considered ideal by some. However, some owners find the crown guard execution awkward, and the hands have been described as resembling "veiny penises." There is also a concern that the dial's appearance in natural light might not achieve the desired color-shifting, smoky metallic effect. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Kraken highly for its impressive dial and finishing at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch's attractive price point and retro styling are consistently praised. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

Orient Kanno

Owners widely praise the Orient Kanno for its refined style and build quality, with one owner specifically preferring its design to another model for its elegance. The bezel color is also a noted positive. However, owners frequently complain about the bracelets, and the 44mm case with a 50mm lug-to-lug is considered large by some. On balance, owners rate the Orient Kanno highly for its refined style and build quality at its price point.

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