Which is bigger, the Phoibos Kraken or the Redux Zero-Hour?

The Phoibos Kraken wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Redux Zero-Hour — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Phoibos Kraken or the Redux Zero-Hour?

The Redux Zero-Hour carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Kraken.

What movement does the Phoibos Kraken run compared to the Redux Zero-Hour?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Kraken uses the Miyota 9015 and the Redux Zero-Hour uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Phoibos KrakenvsRedux Zero-Hour

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

Phoibos Kraken

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MSRP $499

Redux Zero-Hour

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Kraken40mm

Zero-Hour39mm

Power Reserve

Kraken40h

Zero-Hour41h

Water Resistance

Kraken200m

Zero-Hour200m

MSRP

Kraken$499

Zero-Hour—

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Green

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Type 39MM for its robust, no-nonsense design and good overall quality, with a reliable Seiko NH53A movement keeping time well. The titanium case and crystal have shown scratch resistance, and the bezel action is described as tight by some. Reviewers note the proprietary RDXB1 or blue lume glows brilliantly, though briefly. Some owners flag the crown stem as flimsy and the unidirectional bezel as having some play. Overall, owners rate the Redux Courg Type 39MM highly for its functional tool-watch design and durable titanium construction.

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