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Phoibos Sea NymphvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Sea Nymph
PhoibosSea Nymph
MSRP $240
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Nymph36mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Sea Nymph40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Sea Nymph300m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Sea Nymph$240
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 705
Miyota 6T33
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$888

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What people say

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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