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Phoibos VoyagervsGrand Seiko SBGX353

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Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $350
SBGX353
Grand SeikoSBGX353
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager39mm
SBGX35334mm
Power Reserve
Voyager40h
SBGX35340h
Water Resistance
Voyager200m
SBGX35330m
MSRP
Voyager$350
SBGX353$4,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
34mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
9F61
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$4,100

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What people say

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Phoibos Voyager

The Phoibos Voyager is noted for its attractive MOP dial that plays with light and good overall finishing, along with a fun octopus logo. However, the red-on-red date wheel is illegible and may be misaligned. One owner flags the 13.5mm thick case, while comfortable at 39mm, as prone to striking objects. Overall, owners appreciate the dial's visual appeal and finishing, despite legibility issues with the date wheel.

Grand Seiko SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

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