Been a fan of the Phoibos since they started out. They've worked themselves into a nice consistent aesthetic and I think the octopus is a big plus, it's a fun design. That red is a smokeshow.

Phoibos should really lume the octopus.

I second the motion for an Islander watch review

Excellent presentation, Jody. You've come a long way in 3 years.

They probably didn't color-match the date wheel to visually balance out the hour index at 9. If they had matched it, I feel like the dial would look asymmetrical.

You’ll have to take a look at the Dan Henry compressor soon then Jody

An excellent review as usual Jody! I am so proud to be the guy that came up with the Eagle Ray name for Phoibos years ago. It was their first contest, done through the FB page. I won a Phoibos Ocean Master 1000M Automatic. I still own and love that watch. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that the Eagle Ray name would be assigned to; what is it now... Four watches? The heart breaking thing for me is that I saved for a year to buy a vintage style Bronze Eagle Ray and owned it a week just to loose it when my car was broken into and it was stolen out of the center console. My deductible was higher than the cost of a new one so even though I named the watch line, I don't own one.

The best and busiest man in the KZfaq watch community. Thanks for continuing to feed the addiction.

Put Jody talking about watches next to Eminem rapping, no one would notice. Thanks to Phobos putting so much things to talk about.

I bought an eagle ray automatic a few months ago in the blue and I really like it. I absolutely detest Roman numerals on watches especially a diver so that would be a no for me. I did have a few quality issues with my watch. The clasp was screwed up on arrival and it needed to be replaced however they asked me to pay a $20 shipping fee to send out a new one so I told them I would send the watch back for a full refund under the 30-day guarantee and sure enough they agreed to send it out for free.

They could definitely re-issue their past models. I'd buy a second Voyager in a heartbeat. I have the brown one and wouldn't mind getting the green or blue one, too. It's my favorite NH35 watch. Unique and classy looking.

"They were both KRAKEN watches" Would love to see that exact red fume dial on more watches.

for real though the Octopus logo totally sells it for me. I love it. just picked up the green.

Personally it's a bit busy for me. I have the Dan Henry 1970 and absolutely love it.

I have this problem where I see something I like, buy it, then watch reviews on it. Thankfully, after I bought my Phoibos Reef Master, you gave it a great review, so I made out good on that one. It still runs like a gem.

I have the Spinnaker and RLG offerings of a compressor ‘style’ dive watch. You reviewed both of them and I summarily bought them after those reviews. This will be the third compressor style in my collection. Thanks for the great review Jody...As always!

That’s a very pretty watch. I love the red dial, the coin edge bezel, the knurled crowns, & I love a double minute track. Superb.😎

I do love the red dial on this. I have the Spinnaker, I just haven't gotten around to reviewing it yet... I know I'm pretty late with that one.

Wish they had it in a 39mm, just too big for me. The looks are stunning though

Very nice looking watch this one. I do love a knurled crown! Too small for me though.

Out of my entire collection, I spend almost all of my time with my Tudor, Spinnacker, and Phoebos. Out of my extensive NH35 collection, those two are the accuracy standouts. (Wavemaster and Fleuss)

Picked this one up love it!! Changed the bracket to a Kevlar Style black leather strap and made a huge difference....

Nice review ,have you seen the Dan Henry's compressor versions , worth looking at

I bought the Richard Le Grand Atlanticus in December for $111 it's on sale now for $169 I'm very happy with mine !!

Just received a blue one 2 days ago. I am very impressed with my first Phoibos. I really like the dial design.

the dimensions are PERFECT !! I suppose there is great value for money argument here.

Bought it in blue - very celestial! Shockingly beautiful in the metal👌

Had it in my basket last week but at 14+ thick and 41mm case, it had me thinking "I'll wait for a video" and here you are... Ordered one straight after viewing. Would have gone black/gilt as I think that just looks killer. But would have been competing with my BB58 for wrist time (despite being beautiful, it would lose every time) so red it is! Thanks again Jody. Can always rely on your honesty. And helpful that we both have 7" wrist to judge these slightly larger pieces. Cheers mate!

That watch is drop dead gorgeous.

That's a beauty. The logo is very fetching and says sea/water etc, not just some symbolised letters (RLG from the other day). Straight away that branding you associate with Phoibos.

I bought one and hope you got the credit. I mostly review guns but liked this one so much it was my first watch review. Keep up the good.

I also really like the octopus and find it to be unique and appropriate...

Just a bit too much going on. I'd remove any 2 of the following: Seamaster bracelet, ridged outer bezel, glossy inner bezel, RR track with Romans, Octopus

I love Phoibos, they are VERY well made!!!

Phoibos doing beautiful pieces

I'm a huge fan of red on watches but I think I'd go with the blue one in this particular case!

I love the Phoibos logo and design, I will definitely pick one up in 2021

I owned this in Black & gilt when it first came out in a Quartz motor. A lot of the detail attracted me & the watch was stunning. I just found compressors are not my taste. But the dial, w/Roman chapter ring; everything on the watch impressed. I still own an Eagleray Bronze & SS. The Swiss Bronze is my very favourite. And I do like syringe hands. Two many handsets are knock-offs from other brands. Syringe is a good milspec look. If mine was an auto, I might still have it. The other Eaglerays just out shined the compressor variation.

Nice design consistency between the knurling on the crowns and on the fixed bezel. Nicely thought out. If I wanted *another* NH35 this would be a good option.

This red compressor looks like HAL 9000: "open the pod bay doors" Jody: "heelllloooo....*in helmet*..."

Jody, ya CAN'T have too many octopi!!!! The black and guilt for me. The syringe style handset is either 'love it or hate it', I haven't made my mind up on this one. A pretty good job by Phoibos. Another great and honest review by 'the master' of youtube watch vids.

Just got mine a few days ago. The red is gorgeous. The watch looks like it cost at least twice the actual price. Kudos to Phoibos for something unique. You are right, Jody, the bracelet looks very similar to the one on my Omega Seamaster 300M chronograph, but its a fake-out. Still decently comfortable. And you are right - the clasp needs another octopus!

Just sized my bracelet on the blue model yesterday and out for it's maiden voyage today... This watch wears smaller than my PY007c even though it is bigger, it is lighter and the dial design just looks smaller. I jumped to purchase knowing it would sell out quickly, and this thing looks great outside from every angle. I personally love the bold 🐙 and phoibos should be bold as they have an awsome product line

Thanks, Jodie! This one is a beauty. I have the red standard Eagle Ray and it’s a favourite daily, running at around 0/+2 sec per day. Moans and niggles - One issue though, that I wonder if you have heard about: The hour hand sometimes doesn’t reach the centre of the hour marker until almost 5 past the hour. (OCD)! This happens on about 6 out of 12 hours due to a lazy/loose hour hand. A couple of people on other pages have commented that they have the same issue with different models of Eagle Ray including the one in today’s review. If I wiggle the crown back and forth, the hour hand gets in line again so I can set the time correctly but it becomes lazy again quite soon after. If Phoibos’ London distributor handled repairs I would definitely have sent it back, but as it’s not worth sending it back to HK (threat of EU customs tax on return) and a handset and spindle change isn’t cost effective, I just try to ignore it. I’m curious as to whether any other JOMW fans have this issue with their Eagle Rays. Cheers mate!

I love the vintage diver dial of this Phoibos a personal favourite from their collection for sure.

Jody, please look into Orient Crystal three star compressor with date day complications. I have paid 58 quid for mine on AliExpress and it looks/feels genuine, 1 second per day accurate and apparently made in China using imported Japanese Orient machines from 2 dismantled factories. It puts a smile on my face each time I look at it. I went for a blue dial and it's gorgeous. Highly recommended.

Absolutely beautiful watch. Still my favorite logo.

When you said "mix of Romans and Arabics"😬 I cringed, but to my relief it's not a "California" dial but a very well integrated dial. Looks like another watch on the birthday list😁 Great that it's NH35 so the hands can be changed to ones own taste.

I have the Phoibos Wavemaster and love it. Phoibos makes a great watch at a great price. Only moan I have is the Phoibos case back design has sharp edges that can cause hot spots after a full day wearing.

Like the look of this one. 👍 Your right about the bracelet, a “Evil Octopus” on there would be cool.

I just took delivery of the red one today. it looks even better than it does in the video. The 3d effect of the rays on the dial is very cool

Hail Hydr... wait, wrong octopus.

A matter of taste, but I'm a fan of "larger" hour hands. This set goes together nicely. I had a clock once that had an hour hand than was longer than the seconds hand. Very cool.

If you're from the EU, I wouldn't use Phoibos's European site. Use the international site. As the watches from the European site ship from the UK you'll still be paying VAT and customs just like from the international site. You'll also be able to use JOMW10 or whatever other discount code that you have. Basically a Reef Master will work out about €50 cheaper on the international site. I do love the Reef Master but I love a bargain more.

So have a look at the Longines Heritage Range....and the Heritage Diver Super Compressor. It's Longines' best selling heritage watch and has done something that only Rolex usually manages. Original no date versions now command prices considerably higher than the RRP. It's got a new mechanism with a 64 hour reserve and offers a really good value for money package...at a price comparable to your adored Oris.

I’ve got a few Phoibos watches and they are quite a bargain well made and with the exception of the sub KO original looks tastefully done.

I like Phoibos I even like the model everybody hates for example the sentinel and the Great Wall so this is going to be on my list

Damn you to watch oblivion Jody!😡🤣 I ordered mine just on 2 weeks ago in the same colour way too! But mine hasn’t arrived as yet. It was “supposed” to arrive here in central Victoria Thursday or Friday! And sadly as you’ll probably gather by my opening statement, I don’t have mine. Enjoy mate...seriously enjoy...🤬😈🤭

Dan Henry 1970??

That hour hand! Ugh! If you're looking for more compressors, do check-out the Vostok Amfibia (with an f!) Scuba -- the white dial version is a beauty!

Nice. If only Longines would shorten up it's lugs like this on the Classic Diver. Good vid. Keep at it!

I have an early Phoibos watch and it looks and runs great. My only quip with it is that one of the chrome rings from one of the indices has come loose and is loose in there. I've stopped wearing it for fear that the ring will interfere with the hand movement and mess it up. Once my favorite watch shop re-opens from the pandemic I'll have them fix that bit and then I am sure I'll have more years of service.

Love my Proteus. Snagged it with your discount code. Worth every penny. Can’t imagine this would be any different.

I want to see a video of you comparing the best aftermarket bracelets and straps. Oysters, jubilees, milanese, engineers, rally, i want to see the best that AliExpress can offer.

Another great review, mate. Might be time to add another to my Phoibos collection.

Have ever reviewed the MWC brand I just picked up a MWC sterile Navigator very cool watch and the spec's are off the chart-

Looks great. Phoibos has come a long way since their submariner homage. So many brands doing great dive watches. I’ve been looking at getting a Seiko Turtle, an Islander, a Helm, or a Phoibos.

Nice watch, great example of super compressor style, which is hard to find these days, especially if you want one under 400 usd. I have the Orient weekly auto king diver in red, it is also a great re-issue of this 70's style.

I like the looks of that one Jody. I might be in the minority, but I really like my Richard Legrand Atlanticus. It's maybe less of a watch at less of a price. Sapphire coated mineral.... But I'm a sucker for that blue dial!!! I never thought I'd consider owning two or three compressors but on the other hand I like that Spinnaker too.

Sorry, I just purchased one 2 weeks ago. It is the exact one. I had an issue with them, thought I was getting from USA and it is being shipped from China. I know it was a hot item, but a heads up would have been nice. I did get a 10 percent discount on my next order. Hoping this review will make the wait a little easier. Thank you my friend!!

Is it possible? I,m cuantic physic's tangled with 'Just One More Watch' ! Very gorgeous piece! Thank you! Saludos!!!

Ive Got one the Voyager in grey and its built amazingly for the price! Phiobos makes some great watches...

I’m surprised that you’ve never reviewed Yema’s watches. They’re absolutely gorgeous and great value for money. In house movement.

Great video, as always. Phoibos Europe have 50 euro discount for a week or so (as of Oct 2021)

When Phoibos came out they used premium Miyota movements. I really like the 6 HZ movement much better for a smoother second-hand sweep. It is nice looking, I also love red dials. Sadly this one is a bit too chunky for me. I had the sub homage one that came out a few years ago but sold it because I could not handle the weight. It would be nice to see some 38mm watches from microbrands. They are usually 39 to 43 if not larger. I think this would be great for someone with a larger wrist than mine who likes a bit of heft to it. The design is really nice. Just wish they had a more compact size of it.

I agree with the hands and that’s why I sold my proteus. It took more than an immediate glance to know which hand was which and that, along with the sate porthole that let in the end parts of other date numbers, got annoying.

Have the single crown red version, totally agree with your remark re. the hands - they differ one from another just a bit too little. Otherwise fantastic watch.

Love Phoibos Watches have a number of them and the are unbeatable have the Quartz Black n Guilt GMT Quartz lovely watch(: I love the octopus logo makes it stand out!

Love the dial. Not a fan of the bracelet, standard H links would have been great. Might wanna look into the Marnaut Seascape 200, similar with inner bezel

Best Phoibos I have ever seen! Those five links (if they are individual components) might loosen over time? Maybe the tolerance was upped on the links so that they don't stretch too badly with time.

I’ve been going back and forth between the Dan Henry and Spinnaker compressors for a year. This was about to be a contender but you’re right about those hands, way out of proportion. The hour hand needs to be slimmed down to the thickness of the minute hand and shortened to just graze the inserts and the minute needs to be slimmed down to the thickness of the inserts and lengthened just a hair to touch the track. IMO. Allegedly.

Hi Jody. I saw this in your video back in January and oh boy was I looking forward to it being released. If your watching this in Europe and you didn’t jump on them when they were on the store last week, you’re too late, black and gilt has already sold out. I’ve given it a pass for 2 reasons. The dial being one, just too many things going on - letters and numbers on the dial, then circular and baton indices, then Roman numerals, then numbers again. Whoa there. Just pick one or two and go with it. And the second reason was the price. I just couldn’t justify over £300 for an NH35 powered compressor watch. There are plenty of AliExpress watches with NH35s for less than £100, and I think Phoibos are cashing in on the limited numbers of their watches. They certainly don’t order enough and are very slow to restock. I do however love their Wavemaster and it’s a much better price than this.

Yup it’s a stunner for me! Would love one but can’t stop buying other watches that I’ve wanted a while an it’ll no doubt be sold out when I get to it. Great review👍🏻

There is new stock with some new colours on the Phoibus site right now. The orange is amazing, but I like you wanted the red (it now has a sunray dial as well). Great review of what is still the best Compressor (style) watch, in my budget anyway!

Jody, please, please adjust the camera position in front of the time grapher, so we can see the reading as well...! This is not the first time I noticed this. There must be at least 30 video's on your channel with this problem. I thought it would go away. I thought you must notice this as well, but nothing happens. So please move the camera a bit and we can watch the reading as well...thanks...!

What a detailed quality test., as usual. Thanks!

Would be nice if the hour hand square would just reach the round indices, just a bit shorter, Proportions look good apart from that. Great video as always!

Man it looks sooo good! Great review as always

I slept in this watch- Phoebe's compressor. Any idea where to scoop a bargain ? Thanks Jody great show!

Hey Jody! I love your videos. You should take a look at the speidel digital watch. Its a watch from a century old brand, good bracelet and stainless steel case for $25. It seems to be much better spec'd for the price compared to casios

Thanks for the review!. This watch interests me. An unrelated question. Is that Iain Banks's Surface Detail on your bookshelf? Great writer. 👍 Your literary taste is as good as your horological!

Hello Jody, I would like to hear the comparison between this and the Orient Weekly Auto King Diver. Great vid BTW. Thanks.

About the hands, shorter hour hand with tip barely touches hour indices and lolipop circle that doesn't overlap with 12/6/9 markers... That would be more clean IMHO.

Good watch but yes the hour hand should be smaller and may be paint the tips red too as second hand is. Also dont like the knerling on the crowns. Another thing put a Miyota movement in pls !

A nice looking watch I like the Blood red on the dial and the size is a sensible size at 41 mm, just about wear one of those myself.

I really like this one! I'm not typically a fan of red dials, but this one is a winner. I'd have a hard time choosing between this one and the gilt one!

Hello Jody! I have just suscribed to your channel after watching a couple of dozens of your videos and I must say that I'm delighted with them just like your enthusiasm to make them! I'm Mexican (naturally English is not my mother tongue but I think I can uderstand almost everything you said) and of course, I am a watch lover! Since que lastest GMT version of this watch I fall in love, and as soon as this new Compressor was available, I just bought it! However, I'm afraid to tell you my excitement ended when the watch arrives and notice some defects, like friction spots on the clasp, unalignment of the Krakens on those crowns (unlike the website picture) and unalignment of the hour hand with the markers. And what is worst, after talking with Phoibos customer service about it, they just mean to do nothing about it. Now I'm looking for some help at PayPal. But in despite of they've recongnised the watch has defects indeed, they mean to return the watch but the delivery costs are on me!!! And not to mention that Customs taxes that I paid would be lost. I'm disappointed about all this. Let see what happens at the end. Sorry for the long story. I just would like to warn some other watch lovers interested on this watch or brand. If you get a defective Phoibos watch, do not count to get some help from them. A little bit risky I must say. Mental note: better go for Amazon, if something is wrong, at least you will have a real assitance and buyers protection! Cheers Jody!

I have the eagle Ray GMT quartz and I love it. I have the black and silver version on a tropic. I wanted the black and gold so am tempted with this Jody as I missed the all bronze sf40 last week, grrrr!

I think that the lip ski nautique automatique (available for 399 euros) comes close to the price category, and it has the looks that appeal to me, so I would be considering this as well with the couple you had mentioned. It has a Miyota 821A, not a NH 35, so that might put you off, but I like the look more somehow

I know Jody doesn't like NATOs, but the strap options are almost endless for this one if you tire of the bracelet. I have the blue GMT version and it's easily my most versatile watch.