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Phoibos Sea NymphvsFormex Stratos UTC

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Sea Nymph
PhoibosSea Nymph
MSRP $240
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Nymph36mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
Sea Nymph40h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
Sea Nymph300m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
Sea Nymph$240
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
9.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 705
ETA 2892
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$4,663

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Sea Nymph

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Sea Nymph's unique mother-of-pearl dial and distinctive bezel styling, with some finding it a good fit for smaller wrists. The 36mm case size is considered unisex, though some owners find it too small for larger wrists, while others enjoy it as a summer watch. The consensus is that the Phoibos Sea Nymph is a fun, visually interesting watch, with its polarizing bezel design being a key talking point.

From video reviewers

The watch features a double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a reliable Swiss Ronda 705 quartz movement. Reviewers noted the inclusion of both a leather and a rubber strap.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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