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Phoibos NarwhalvsSeiko Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition

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Narwhal
PhoibosNarwhal
MSRP $509
Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition
SeikoPresage Green Enamel Limited Edition
MSRP $1,400
What people say

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

Phoibos Narwhal

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Narwhal's 38mm size and slim 11.5mm height for a 200m diver, noting it wears well on smaller wrists and its case shape resembles an integrated bracelet. The aventurine and Howlite dials are described as captivating, and some appreciate the contrast finishing and retro looks. However, some owners criticize misaligned markers and a tilted date window, with one owner finding the hands thick and popsicle-style. The value proposition is debated, with some finding it a good buy at $390 but others considering $480-$490 too much due to a slabby design and difficult-to-size bracelet. On balance, owners find the Phoibos Narwhal appealing for its design and wearability, though quality control and pricing are points of contention for some.

From video reviewers

The unique stone dial is a significant strength. The bracelet's refinement is a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the dial's appeal, with one highlighting its sunburst effect and applied indices, while another focuses on the natural stone variation.

Seiko Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition

The Seiko Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition is widely praised for its beautiful, artistic, and clean green enamel dial, a feature described as super clean and a testament to master enameler Mitsuru Yokosawa's experience. Reviewers note the dial's color-changing effect is endlessly interesting and that the cedar leaf-shaped hour markers offer excellent legibility. The watch is powered by the 6R35 movement, with accuracy reported by one source as +25 to -15 seconds per day. It is housed in a 40.5mm stainless steel case with 100 meters of water resistance and was limited to 2000 pieces. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Seiko Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition for its stunning, handmade enamel dial and artistic design.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Narwhal38mm
Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition40.5mm
Power Reserve
Narwhal40h
Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition70h
Water Resistance
Narwhal200m
Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Narwhal$509
Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition$1,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.8mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Malachite
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$509
$1,400
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