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Phoibos LeviathanvsYema Pearldiver

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Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309
Pearldiver
YemaPearldiver
MSRP $491

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Leviathan45mm
Pearldiver38mm
Power Reserve
Leviathan40h
Pearldiver40h
Water Resistance
Leviathan500m
Pearldiver100m
MSRP
Leviathan$309
Pearldiver$491

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
15.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
54mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH 35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$309
$491

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Leviathan

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

Yema Pearldiver

Owners widely praise the Yema Pearldiver's vintage aesthetic, clean dial, and sub-40mm dimensions with short lug-to-lug, noting its in-house movement and solid build quality. Accuracy figures range from dead-on at 0 seconds per day to +2 seconds per day, though some owners have reported dead-on-arrival movements requiring returns. The bracelet clasp is described by one owner as "pretty cheap." Some find the design pedestrian and lacking uniqueness, with the faux lume color noted as too dark by one commenter. Overall, owners rate the Yema Pearldiver highly for its vintage appeal and wearable dimensions at the price.

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