(V2) Phoibos BEST Watch Yet?

[@zoolanderhansel]

Just got mine. I love the 40mm diameter. Perfect for 6.75inch wrist. Tested on timegrapher and dial up is +9 spd. Other positions are all -6 to -9 spd so it all balances out with accuracy. The crown does feel cheap though when turning. Adjusting bracelet was annoying because of the screwed in links, one screw was stuck.

[@DavidV4444]

I love mine - I have the black and it’s outstanding!

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@DavidV4444 They are pretty cool aren't they?

[@adk7962]

That looks fantastic. I’m really digging the green dial, and Phoibos’ introductory prices are always a great value. Thanks for the great review. And I’m glad they are starting to make smaller sizes.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Yeah I completely agree. Cheers mate.

[@quarters-eye8922]

Green dial ?!!

[@adk7962]

@@quarters-eye8922Ha! Yeah I don’t know why, but I’ve been really liking green dials lately. I bought one of Jody’s Erebus Ascent Watches, and I came very close to getting the green dial. I went with the safer choice and got the enamel white though.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@quarters-eye8922 There's a green dial option, as well as a black and also a white too.

[@dunderhay9169]

Good review, this is a nice watch, great lume and very well priced. I actually don't mind the white date wheel, because it is at 6, it is more legible. It is a bit heavy, but the thickness was less than I expected. I like it, but prefer my SN0116.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked the review. The smaller dimensions compared to the previous version are definitely a plus in my book.

[@abelsolutionprop]

I own this model. My biggest issue is the bezel doesn't rotate smoothly on this watch. I travel often for work and use the GMT feature.

[@tofu3802]

Thank you, as always a really nice and simple review. Really good looking piece. Cheers Tony from Scandinavia

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Thank you very much Tony 👍

[@rayc1557]

@1:11 @3:30 @7:50 Why are the date numbers off-center to the left side of the window on the dial. After doing some research on this, it seems that most (possibly all) are this way.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

It is slightly off-centre, but it's still easy to read, so it doesn't really bother me.

[@rayc1557]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Everybody has different tolerance to flaws and defects. For me personally, anything on a wristwatch that does not align properly would be too annoying. These are the kinds of details that real watch collectors watch-out for so, I appreciate your honest feedback.

[@Mannin_Watch_Time]

Great review mate 👍!

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Cheers mate 👍

[@damianwims]

Ooooh - date wheel the same shade of blue as the lume would be cool.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

That would be pretty cool now you mention it actually.

[@Sicarius888]

I was thinking about old version for a long time but eventually didn't buy it. This one looks better, but they should have kept 42mm. 39 is instant dealbreaker.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

It's not 39mm, it's 40mm, including the bezel, or 39.5mm for the case. What size wrist do you have?

[@Sicarius888]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I never measured my wrist, it doesn't really matter to me. I simply don't like small watches, even more since this recent downsizing trend. I wish more watches were like Seiko Sumo. 44mm size and 50+ lug to lug. This looks right to me.

[@OHJAJOH]

Are you an ogre? ​@@Sicarius888

[@gregtolley3455]

I'm waiting for the black dial eagle ray to come back in stock.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

That one is really nice. Have you seen my review of it?

[@neilbaty284]

Hi James, great review as always. Just out of curiosity it seems that Phoibos no longer ships from a UK warehouse ? Do you know if this is the case, and if so, would you be stung with taxes etc if shipped from EU warehouse?

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Cheers mate. I've always opted to get them shipped from China, to avoid customs fees.

[@neilbaty284]

Thanks for the update James, bought an Eagle Ray a few years ago from Uk warehouse, will go the China route if I pick up another Phoibos.

[@musooo]

looks amazing but also pricey. nice video.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Given what you're getting and with the discount code, I think it's reasonable. Thanks.

[@AlexanderB.]

The end links just aren't well designed. The fact it looked OK on your wrist doesn't mean there is no room for improvement. Imho, the date wheel should be light blue!

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I agree with you about the end links. Yeah, someone else suggested a light blue date wheel too. That would be pretty cool.

[@dadmodswatches]

I need to get one in hand

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

You definitely do. Which colour are you thinking?

[@dadmodswatches]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I love them all!

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@dadmodswatches They do all look good.

[@Jordan0611]

Discount code doesn’t work anymore

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@Jordan0611 You can use the discount code 'HWR' for 10% off.

[@Jordan0611]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR thank you

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@Jordan0611 No problem. Which one are you looking to get?

[@Jordan0611]

Wave master GMT… haven’t decided on color but it will be an everyday watch. Leaning towards silver or green

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@Jordan0611 Nice. That's always the difficult bit isn't it?

[@jacks3735]

San Martin made lower tier micros (like Phoibos) irrelevant to me. No color-matched date window and way too heavy.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I really wouldn't call this "lower tier". Yes it would be nice to have things like a colour match date wheel, but that's only really a minor gripe. As for the weight, I don't have any issue with that at all.

[@larrydalton2205]

​@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Agreed, as much as I enjoy my San Martin quality watches my black dial version of this quality wise is very close and the design is very nice. Weight doesn't bother me at all.

[@zoolanderhansel]

Design wise Phoibos is more original than SMs. Also SM logo is ass compared to that octopus. Technical spec wise they are similar.