Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Kraken or the HELM Togiak Scout?

At MSRP the HELM Togiak Scout is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $499 for the Phoibos Kraken — a $234 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Kraken or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The Phoibos Kraken wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the HELM Togiak Scout — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Kraken or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The Phoibos Kraken is rated to 200m versus 100m for the HELM Togiak Scout.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Phoibos Kraken or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The HELM Togiak Scout carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Kraken.

What movement does the Phoibos Kraken run compared to the HELM Togiak Scout?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Kraken uses the Miyota 9015 and the HELM Togiak Scout uses the Seiko Instruments NH36.

Side by side

Phoibos KrakenvsHELM Togiak Scout

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

Phoibos Kraken

phoibos-kraken-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py059a-tropic-green

MSRP $499

HELM Togiak Scout

togiak-scout

MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Kraken40mm

Togiak Scout39.5mm

Power Reserve

Kraken40h

Togiak Scout40h

Water Resistance

Kraken200m

Togiak Scout100m

MSRP

Kraken$499

Togiak Scout$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Green

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seiko Instruments NH36

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$265

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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 HELM Togiak Scout for its impeccable build quality and top-flight customer service, noting it wears smaller than its specifications suggest and offers great visibility in water. Some owners across the HELM line flag slightly misaligned bezels, and a few find the watches unnecessarily thick. The HELM Togiak Scout is priced at $285. Overall, owners rate the HELM Togiak Scout highly for its solid tool watch construction and wearability at the price.

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