The New Phoibos Eagle Ray - Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ค. 2024
- HI Guys. I was recently contacted by Phoibos Watch Company who had seen I have done a few watch reviews and asked if I would like to take a look at their new watch. When they sent me a photo of the Eagle Ray series I knew I would have to see this in person! Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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The black and orange dial is fantastic! Big fan of the internal bezel too.
Interesting review.
In other hand I believe that you hasn't apologize for reviews more I think that you deserves a bigger channel.
Good honest review Mike 👍
I think it's a great looking watch and love the twin crown compressor look .
I look forward to seeing more reviews on your channel as well as the brilliant resto vids
The dial reminds me of a 70s fender strat my dad had and
I love it
You are not only good in vintage watch restoration but also very good in watch revies, enjoyed it 😀
Thank you sir! I have just subbed to your channel!
It's something a bond villain/henchman would wear...... I love it!
Like the review Mike. These guys are really starting to corner the market for micro brand compressor style watches. Phoibos are up there with the best.
Agree on the buckle decoration, was also thinking how cool it would look with the same caseback decoration but the octopus on a display plate glass etched maybe as an option or an extra so you have your daily wearer caseback all exhibition and when you want to go 200m diving... just put on the solid steel one.
Internal bezels are underrated, I really like how the extra crown looks
An enjoyable video Mike, nicely filmed and well put together 👍
Thanks for tuning in Vince. Hope all is good!
I agree with your criticisms but that caseback is awesome. Looks like a nice watch for the money, those dials are cool.
I do like a good caseback and this one is up there as one of my favourites. Thanks for watching
I like it alot! Very nicely executed dial indeed. Personally I prefer inner rotating beezel. Compared to a chunky outer one. Agree on hands not perfect.
Stunning watch for the money!
Stunning watch & a very good review, I love the Orange colour, might have to break open my piggy bank & give myself a treat for Christmas!!! if I order it now should get in time.
On the weblink in the description on the main page it says order before 16th Oct for a $54 saving. They also have a European site (I guess for easier shipping ) not sure if they are offering the discount there. I have to say I do like this watch, allot! thanks for watching.
Nice to see you doing reviews. I'm another Phoibos phan (see what I did there), and this one is another hit for them I'd say. I'd really emphasis that these watches by Phoibos, the Wavemaster I have at least, wear superbly well even though they are rather large and not light weight. They do an exceptional job of balancing the watch so that over the course of a day as you wear it, you don't notice it. Just wears like a smaller watch. A lot of thought goes into these watches, for sure. Your criticism of the hands are spot on. But I have to hand it to them, the spot of red on the end of the second hand is brilliant on this watch. It's just the kind of detail that Phoibos excels at, and at a price point that puts them ahead of most others for value.
Thanks for your comment, I’m glad my review seems well received as I did worry.
This is a great watch and yes detail has been thought about whilst keeping production costs low.
I will be swapping to some sword hands in a few days just to see how it changes it.
I will post up on Instagram and maybe the community here.
Great review. Agree with you on the roman numerals and hands, but still a lovely watch.
Thank you Andrew
I really like this watch. Great review, enjoy all of your content!
Much appreciated!
Nice watch. The orange is great. Good vid. Keep at it!
Nice box again :)
Great review. I think you picked the most stand-out and eye catching colour. I think it is a very good looking watch. Agree on the clasp, lose the name, which somehow looks naff, and stick a raised up octopus there. Might even get more people asking what it is rather than just the name. Case back is really attractive. This small company have done a superb job.
Thank you. Yes an embossed clasp would be so much better.
Thanks for the review Mike. I like the watch too and with the orange sun burst, unusual it is. Like you not keen on the hands length and syringe style, would look better with sword style hands. Please if Phoibos sees this review take Mike's advice and put the octopus on the clasp and remove the Phoibos lettering it definitely spoils the bracelet. Do I want one in my collection yes, it has quality for a under $400 watch and with the Seiko NH35 calibre accuracy makes it desirable against watches in a similar price band.
Phoibos know of my criticism. Still a fantastic watch!
Nice color choice 👍 I wish you were local , I'd send in a couple repairs ✌️
Hello, do not be tired, there are also very beautiful antique watches in Iran, which unfortunately are taken out of our country day by day, but I was able to keep some.
Ya I like it Mike. 👍
i'd love to see more thinner watches with Miyota 9015. in terms of balance on the wrist it's a massive point for this movement. even with a light strap/bracelet it doesn't feel heavy headed.
I might bring another watch in for review. I’m not that taken with it but it does have the 9015 in it. My plan was to review the watch and then in a second video strip and service the movement just to have a closer look at a Miyota. Good idea? Still not sure to run with this idea or not.
@@MyRetroWatches sounds good to me! looking forward to that. cheers.
I would have made the 6, 9 and 12 markers a little thicker and longer, but I agree with you that it is a very handsome watch.
Thank you.
I agree with you that sword hands would be better, but it's still a very nice item and I like the inner rotating bezel.
I may put some sword hands on it soon as I have some spare and post it up on Instagram for you all to see and comment on.
That said I still think it’s a lovely watch.
Hi Mike, don't worry about that algorithm i belive all your subscribers will be right here when you put up a video, understand you wanting new people though, i've done a few Poljot 2614,2 H hand winders in a couple of Seconda watches, very nice 17 jewel movements with date and the date flips at midnight like an Eta but a different implementation though, got into hand wound movements, waiting for your next video, cheers Mike.
Thanks for your support Dave
Hey boss it's your channel. You do what you want, we'll watch. As always.
Thanks for your support Jeff.
Nice review. I have the same orange enroute to me.
Brilliant. I don’t think you will be disappointed, my wife thinks it’s one of the best watches I have!
Am struggling with a 7009 at mo, the whole pawl lever thing is just worn out, the watch itself performs superbly but all the energy from the rotor craps out on the floppy driving wheel so the levers don't oscillate :( Got a beautiful gold Lucerne but the stem release stud won't release and the only thing wrong with it is the second hand impacts the minute hand so trying to find out why the stem release won't let go.
Very nice watch, cheers buddy stay safe
A beautiful watch Mike. Of course it will need to be placed in quite a large jiffy bag in order to send it to my home address, but I'm sure you'll find something suitable!
Great review mike! Looks lovely. A bit too chunky for me though.
Possibly for you mate as you prefer 35mm and this is 41. You know me I like you everything !
Good review for a nice watch. Personally, I would do away with the Roman numerals and just make it like a chapter ring type of thing with bold lines on the 12,3,6 and 9. Congratulations on your inaugural review video. Cheers!
Thanks for your support Dennis.
Nice colour watch face like the watch different.
Nice review
I agree the clasp does not fit. The case back and bracelet are very nicely done, it's a shame the clasp looks like an after thought. After all when you're wearing it you don't see the case back but you do see the clasp.
Good luck with Google, I need all the help I can get and I ain't getting it :(
Thanks. Agreed the clasp would even have been better plain. I guess they are keeping the costs down however I have had an email from them to say my comments have been passed on to the design team so you never know.
For someone who doesn't do watch reviews that was excellent, I'm really not a fan of those roman numerals though but at least they are discreet, otherwise a very nice watch
Thanks I appreciate that! Restoration will be the core videos but now and then I will do some reviews. Plan will be to review a watch and then take it apart in another video!
As for this Eagle Ray the Roman numerals are not noticeable when wearing. I guess they are trying to be different. It either works or does not.
Thanks Mike. Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems to be in the dissapointed rate of 18000bph for an actual watch. Nice review. Honestly, i prefer watch repair stuff. Kind regards
18,000 is classic Seiko, durable and reliable but not that exciting. repair videos are my main focus don't worry. Just a few reviews here and there if I get offered stuff. What I want is some of the Chinese ETA clone movements where I can disassemble and we can all watch to see how well or not they are made. This is an idea I have so I would be interested to see if any of you are interested in seeing some content like this .
Spot on about the handset, however I think they're just trying to be unique. Lovely dial though.
I agree. I have even contemplated putting some swords hands on as I do have some for a NH35 left over from the DIY watch.
With all these automatic watches you have - when not in use, do you let them run down and stop, or do you have some form of electro-mechanical watch winder?
I just leave them with no power. Saves on wear to the parts plus if need a watch winder that could do 100 watches at a time!
I really like the styles I see with this brand, but the biggest problem I have is my 160mm (~6.25") wrist. Most of the watches I like are way too big.
That is unfortunate. At least these guys offer 30 day no quibble money back which gives you a chance of trying it on first.
Nice watch.
Thankfully they didn't go with the Roman numerals like the compressor model i saw on eBay.
EDIT
Now that I put my glasses on, I take it back. It's the same watch.
Could have done without the extra ring of Roman numerals as the chapter markers are there already.
You honestly dont see the roman when wearing. Phoibos made a quartz GMT a while back that had the same design.
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..... as long as I don't put my glasses on 😂
Why the price in $ Dollars ?
when did you fall on the dark side of watches (expensive ones)? i trully thought you were into japanese watches only? i saw what's on your wrist here. don't get me wrong, it's not a bad thing but for me you were a japanese watch (especially old school ones) kind of expert.
with that much beautiful old japanese watches, i wouldn't want to wear anything else. Phoibos is ok as it uses japanese movements so you stay in the path. and this Eagle Ray is cool btw. 👌
I love my Seikos as it where I cut my teeth into this hobby. I have 100s of them but now also many other brands. Just look at my recent videos as you will see many Swiss vintage being done.
I also have a big collection of digital. I kinda go through phases. I never used to like bezel watches and now I have quite a few.
Problem with Seiko is now the ones I used to buy are x3 the price. Perhaps because I’ve driven the market up!😂
I got offered this watch and with the colourful dial it reminds me of my Seikos and why I could not pass it up.
@@MyRetroWatches yeah i saw the swiss ones. or even russian. but i thought it was kind of occasional. just to expand your knowledge about movements and stuff. looks like you have phases like you said 😁 not a problem for me.
youtube channels have quite a big impact on markets. whatever the item is. you might have a point here.
yep that Phoibos is veery old school looking indeed. not a bad thing for me either as i prefer more traditionnal designs like this one. the hour hand though coulda been 1 or 2 mm shorter. but not really a big deal. maybe you could find a similar set of hands that fits better? another idea for a video? up to you to see. cheers
@@jiboo6850 already on the hands! I have some hands left over from the DIY video which I will stick on the Phoibos and put up on Instagram in a few days. May even email it over to Phoibos
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Exchange it for a NATO strap and I'd wear it...metal gives me skin troubles...
Hail Hydra!!!..
HAHA!
I prefer a "Day" "Date" automatic. Maybe a saphire back as well.
Don't like the Roman numerals at all...
You barely see them on the wrist.
Meh. I prefer your teardown/restore content.
Thanks for the feedback. Don’t worry these won’t be all the time just a few here and there. Restorations are what I enjoy most and the channel will never stop making those. I need short 10 min videos to up content so my channel can grow. I see massive drops in views if I leave it 2-3 weeks between uploads. I really want the channel to keep growing and for YT to promote my videos.
@@MyRetroWatches tools, lessons learned, and just good general knowledge is tough to come by. It's why I was so happy to find your channel, have watched everything at least once, and set aside time when you post a new video. I can appreciate your efforts and know that I cannot do any better. Your knowledge and talents are unique; capitalize upon them. I can only speak for myself but there are plenty of folks reviewing new offerings from the market but I still haven't bought one. The reason for that is simple: I like to restore them myself and folks such as you have made that possible. The newest watch in my 50+ collection is a 30 year-old derelict Seiko which I found in a thrift store. It works because I found your channel, bought a few tools, and jumped in with both feet. Thank you for what you do and do whatever you need to to keep it going.
@@clydedenby1436 I will do sir! Thanks for your comment as it’s always good to hear I do inspire some viewers to pick up the tools.
I won’t become another review channel but some watches either promotional ones if I like them or some of my own collection (there’s 100s) I also want to see if some of the tool sellers on AliExpress would like me to review some kit. This could be invaluable to hobbyists on a budget. To do this I need to demonstrate I have the minerals to do reviews well enough.
More restorations to come. Half way through filming and editing one now!
The dial looks mega, ruined by lazy logo design and font choice, could seriously do better myself