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Phoibos KrakenvsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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Kraken
PhoibosKraken
MSRP $499
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kraken40mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
Kraken40h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
Kraken200m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
Kraken$499
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$399

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What people say

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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.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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