"Story-time with Jody" is why most of us are here ... :) Damn... I was hoping to buy that one in green next month, but with this exposure it's probably going to be sold out by the time I'm ready to order.

Beautifu! I now have 3 Phoibos watches The New Eagle Ray, a Blue Reef Master and a Budget Quartz model. I would not have known about Phoibos had it not bern for your chanel. Thank You .🖖

I have the abalone dial and it's honestly stunning. I have gotten more compliments on it than any other watch in my collection and for good reason! It has become my go watch for daily wear. Love it

Your review is spot on, Jody. I bought this one a month ago. Love the dial and hand set. Logo and writing on dial should be smaller. Crown is kind of sharp as well as the clasp on bracelet. Wore it for a day and the watch stopped working. It wasn't auto winding, took the back off to discover the o ring for movement holder was jammed in the winding rotor. I put the o ring back where it belongs, watch works great now. Obviously the watch did not have any testing done after assembly.

I’ve had one of these for a few days now. Love this thing. Its gorgeous.

I've just got mine in today. It's a thick one, but it works, in my opinion. The non taper engineer fits the aesthetic and I love the look of the bracelet itself. The screw links adjust really easily. It's a monster of a watch for what you pay. Easily worth twice the price.

Hi Jody, just got the Abalone version love your work please keep it up!!!!!!!

Just ordered the *GORGEOUS* abalone dial! Thanks, Jody, used your code as well. You rock my friend! ⌚

The early bird gets the worm! The re-release a few days back of the Helm Komodo saw their stock sell out in quick time. Happy to say though I was hovering around their website and 15 seconds past their designated sale time I had the white variant in my cart and 30 seconds later the transaction completed. Phew! I checked less than an hour later and all stock was gone. Thanks for the review Jody 👍

@andrewd7586

4 жыл бұрын

Laz Arus You we’re lucky! I did exactly the same but literally within 2-3 minutes they were gone! I questioned the site as to whether they were pre-sold. No reply....🤔 Enjoy your Komodo!👍🏼

@ryankessler9310

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewd7586 I refreshed at 4:59 and the add to cart button popped up so I was able to snag it a few seconds before the 5pm release 😉

@rodpanhard

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewd7586 Same here, I got the e-mail alert that they were releasing 200 Komodos and I waited to pounce at the designated release date and time and got nowhere. Apparently there will be another release in April so will try again then.

@ozludo

4 жыл бұрын

I was there too - also selected the white dial - and was taken to a page that said "Congratulations". Foolishly I took a minute to add an additional bezel and when I tried to pay they were sold out. Less than impressed by the misleading message. I don't see why they do it this way when they ran pre-orders for the Vanuatu. This is the second time I have missed out - Helm are beginning to feel like a lottery.

@Laz_Arus

4 жыл бұрын

Seems I should count my good fortune then if they all sold within 5 minutes. That's crazy. A lottery indeed. Hopefully you guys that missed out this round have better luck in the next release.

Damn you, Jody! Every time I feel resolved to save up for my next grail, you make me doubt myself by showing me...just one more watch. This was your plan all along, wasn't it?

Another video. Another satisfied subscriber. All the best Jodi!

Great review Jody, thank you! And storytime is great :)

Really like this watch. Hopefully one for the future. Thanks for review. 😉

My 2 year old Wave,master is still one of my favourite watches (put on my own rubber dive strap) and I even think it's better then my 007.

I have to admit that I like all pearl variations...even the ones that are chips glued together to make a very colorful variety. The colors that pearl reflects is reward enough for the man-points I lose for wearing pearl! LOL

Hi Jody The first wave master changed my outlook on watches. Two years on and it still is one of my favourite watches getting plenty of admiring comments ( I have the black dial with the blue hour markers). Must be one of the best buys as you get so much watch for the money and mine is running at approx 3/4 seconds accuracy per day . Cheers Dave UK

@TheJoePiper

Жыл бұрын

I just bought this model in the new rubber strap yesterday. Will probably get a aftermarket ‘super engineer’ strap for it also. I think those with the flat end links giving the bracelet a sharper ‘drop down’ will make it look more svelte and stylish maybe. 👌 Looking forward to receiving it!

The bezel on my Gen 2 is also rather light, but very precise and has never moved accidentally. I like it a lot. The black dials were sold out by November: the green is lush.

Looks like a retirement gift from SPECTRE......oh that logo....

@G0K3001

4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR 30 YEARS SERVICE ON ATTEMPTING CONTROL OF THE WORLD THROUGH GLOBAL MARKETS, MILITARY AND GLOBAL VIRUSES. GO FISHING

@chrisdavis8399

4 жыл бұрын

G0K3001 😂😂😂😂

@saintdave1877

4 жыл бұрын

I really think they are missing a trick by not luming up the logo on the dial and on the crown...that would really piss people off 🤣

@chrisdavis8399

4 жыл бұрын

David Wilson Haha! Indeed Dave!😂😂

@kellypaws

4 жыл бұрын

Retirees from Spectre got a 6’ box.

Still excellent value for money. My black PY007 stays in my rotation gets so many compliments. Thanks for another Phoibos review, Jody.

I purchased this very one as soon as I got the email notification. I adore the watch but I go agree with the bezel.

This is a VERY HEAVY watch. And I'm used to he's y watches. I was thinking about selling it, but then I saw the FKM rubber straps at strapco and ordered a couple. A great strap! And putting it on this watch reduces the weight and it still looks great! Now I'm wearing much more often. So heads up - heavy watch, but wears nice with a quality rubber strap. I think it might be too heavy for a NATO.

I always like their designs, seems like you get more than what they cost!!

Back to "Just One More Phoibos" 😂Thank you for another fantastic review Jody 😊

I got in on the first... er... wave of the Wavemaster still a beauty of a watch for the price. Also picked up a Reefmaster DLC Cheers for the heads up on this brand Jody!

That's a good-looking watch! Love the contrast between the black ceramic bezel and the mother of pearl dial. Nice lume. It looks great on your wrist as well. Overall looks like a real gem!

Hi Jody. Another great review, not the watch for me but very nice for those that like that type. keep up the good work.

I've got the mk1 version in blue and had no quality control issues, the bezel action is superb and no back play at all. The watch in general feels very high quality and I also own a Black Bay and a Christopher Ward and it's very good for the price when compared to these other way more expensive watches....

Thanks Jody! Great review.

Just bought a MOP dial second hand. Waiting for it to come in. Looks stunning in video.

I love mine! The bezel isn't the best I own, but otherwise a phenomenal watch in every way. Mine came in at +12/day. A real eye catcher and I get plenty of compliments. Mine's the abalone btw.

Few weeks ago I was about to buy a steinhart ocean one, but than i came. across phoibos! just. fell in love right away, great money for buck. Stein will have to wait a bit more, because yesterday i watched "top 5 microbrands 2020"...😆😆

Always love that phoibos dial!

All sold out over here in good old Blighty Jody but that doesn’t surprise me as they nearly always are. I’m bit of a phoibos fan so will have to wait til they come up on eBay lol. Great review as always

great video Jody! I wasn't a fan of the Octo logo but this one seems well done. I gotta get one in hand and do my own review one day! *small channel struggles are real

With a part of my Christmas bonus, I just pulled the trigger on the Abalone version I've had my eye on for a while, from a local reseller (which lets me dodge import fees and taxes, as they've already been paid). Can't wait until it gets here!

I think I'm the only one who doesn't put much emphasis on the importance of the bezel action, especially on a budget watch like this one. I put the inverted triangle at 12:00 and leave it there. Another great video Jody.

Pulled the trigger on the blue one thanks for the 10%off coupon!

I love the color scheme of this one

Spot on as always Jody: i looove that dial (maybe a bit too much like a woman's powder box) but it just doesn't match the mega bracelet. It will work better on a classic 40mm diver+ 20mm bracelet.

6:00 Fifty Fathoms Bathysphere? 😁 Love your content Jody, some of the best on YT.

love the hands on this watch

Absolutely love the look of this watch

Looks like the exact same bracelet as the one that came with the Helm Vanuatu. It’s comfortable and super solid if you like a weighty watch.

Your videos ROCK! Might you consider the talk about where the watches are manufactured, in the future? Cheers!

Great video ad usual, thank you

you are right about the bezel, but I like the watch, black or blue dial would be my choice

It's QVC time

I have the blue face wave master, was lucky enough to find it for under $150dlls at a jewelry store about 4 weeks ago

Gorgeous watch!! I'd totally rock it with a black and white suit! But I don't like heavy and large watches on my small wrist. Makes them look like Roomba vacuums.

I had the mark 1 Wavemaster, nice watch but flipped it for the better quality Borealis Cascais. Great review.

This watch with that dial is beautiful. I got a job and will buy my first diver to mark the occasion and this watch with this dial was almost my choice. But because is my first diver I will go for a black orient komasu.

Had an Eagle Ray mk.1 for a little while. Lovely little thing, but just didn't bond with it so moved it on. The saw tooth bezel on that was oddly tinny, but felt excellent. I'm tempted to use the JOMW voucher on a Great Wall though... it's big and silly, and that's a good thing.

I have a qtz version....of a Phoibos ....love them.

I have the Wave Master PY009C and love it. White dial with black bezel really pops but I'm not a fan of the pearl dial. I would definitely buy another if the dial was plain white with wave pattern.

Thanks for the review. I've a Phoibus bronze diver and I'm pleased with it. This model to me looks slightly odd, I don't enjoy the find the gilt accents on the indices and hands, look odd against the large chunky steel case and bracelet. I'd also prefer to see crown protectors on a dive watch.

Oooh , a phiobos with a Tudor look. Yes !

you are right about the original wavemaster bracelet--i finally gave up before i had a stroke. otherwise, pretty nice-not compelling in person, however, and not currently in rotation. there's no mistaking that logo on the dial, but the uniqueness doesn't make up for the amateurish appearance. the very best logo for a dive watch is the inimitable seahorse--this regal animal has probably been overused, but never equaled-even by the rolex crown!

I love my gen one wave master, the bezel action on mine is great but I do have one problem with the bezel, after only a year and 2 months the paint is flaking off the insert and I haven't been rough with it and I haven't smashed it into anything, the white paint on all of the minute markers on the bezel are turning brown. It was also a chore getting them to cover it under warranty as the watch had been a present from a now ex girlfriend. Other than that I've had a superb experience with no QC issues beyond the one mentioned. Though I will say I liked the light blue hand set with the blue dial of the generation one.

It's actually the third iteration, the original one had smaller indicies, and the bracelet had smaller screws. This was then changed for the 2nd version. Now we have this version.

This is really nice. Really like the bracelet. I actually have a version 1 Green. It’s nice but this is nicer. Version 1 had more polishing, and tiny bracelet screws. I like what they did here. Looks like they also went to orange markers on the chapter ring, version 1 had black markers, not enough of a contrast, made it hard to see the minute markers.

I have a couple watches from this brand I really like them the quality is good

Looks like phoibos read my post,signed crown logo,date at 6.00 oclock position ,logo on back .just the logo on the face not raised only painted on.but finally getting there.i like the mother of pearl face,but in the blue or green not white.thanks for the video.one more thing jordie can you measure the crystal width on future watches as some of us would like to upgrade to saphire if not provided.thanks.

A lovely seiko 🙂

Not sure what to make of Phoibos. Have yet to pull the trigger on one. I have a Zelos Mako v3 which is amazing. And I was too late yet again to pick up a Helm. Plus all my Seiko divers....SKX007, PADI turtle, Samurai. I need another diver like a hole in the head. But......that abalone dial does kinda look cool. What’s one more, right? Great review as always.

@NathanChisholm041

3 жыл бұрын

Never enough big divers watches!

I found the bezel on mine to settle out much better after several turns.

I managed to get one and its beautiful

You gotta love the octopus. Cheers.

@JT-ko2ib

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, me too. It's a nice logo.

Thank you for the great content Jody. These Phoibos and Helm reviews have resulted in two of my favorites divers. One question - where can I find a cool Rolex GMT wall clock like yours? 🙏

Very nice looking watch

Brilliant watch and awesome review sadly almost everything is out of stock and everything I like is out of stock.

the bezel play and action on my quartz subby phoibos is lightyears ahead of the one on the wavemaster, which is especially frustrating since not only did the subby come out quite some time earlier, it was also less than half the price. other than that i do quite like this new wavemaster, got the MOP dial too after i returned an abalone dial version because of a misaligned dial. still cant really decide between MOP and abalone, abalone has greater variation obviously and is therefore more subjective and it also lacks the wave pattern.

Gona have this one. But after i see video complete.

Hey Jody (firstly apologies, I think I mis-spelled your name in my last comment). Was just thinking, as well as the waves, date at 6 like the Omega Seamaster (drool), quite a few nods to the Seamaster actually; same time markers (can’t remember the actual term) on the dial -double bar at 12 etc-. Just something that crossed my mind. I’ve got the green version of this watch. It has an excellent sunburst effect. Beautiful. However, completely agree, the bezel fit (if not finish which is lovely) leaves a bit to be desired. Might see if I can do something about that.

Like this watch especially its bracelet 👌👍

Hi Jody! Have you ever thought about reviewing the Orient Tristar line? Its a interesting alternative to the seiko 5, It has quite a few attractive dials ( I really like the champagne one)

Beautiful watch :)

Great video once again! I sadly have to say that I don't care for companies who can get most of their products out of stock like Phoibos. I felt like I wasted 5 min of my life trying to find an available watch on that page.

I hope they make some more of the black dial version in the new factory...

I'm waiting for the next release of the Eagle Ray automatic, I think its scheduled for May

I like thiis watch very much. Soon I think I will buy.

Had mine for a month or so now. Love the improvements. Still a bit thick and the NH35 is always meh. But damn the MOP is pretty. Love to wear it. Hopefully they make a real v2 that's much thinner

@JohnClarkW

4 жыл бұрын

The abalone is pretty dope too. The only way it will get thinner is for them to switch movements, but I seem to recall they use an ETA in one of their other models.

@fondajames

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnClarkW yeah they used a 2824 in the Great Wall but then that has 500m water resistant and is bigger in ever way. I'd be fine if they went 2824 on a 200m and get it under 13mm while improving bezel feel. That would sort it to be perfect assuming it would still be somewhat reasonably priced

I need some input! Looking for my first ''proper'' diver watch, and i've done some research and have 4 candidates. The ones i've found of interest are Deep blue master 1000 v2,Phoibos wavemaster,Hamtun v2 kraken and Helm Khuraburi. Leaning towars the Phoibos, but the others seems like excellent choices aswell. What are your thoughts? My budget is maximum 300 dollars,incase there are other options i've overlooked. Thanks.

I really like the look of this watch. Nice bracelet too. I really love the dial and color pattern on this one. I can't even moan about the price. Sadly with many dive watches, it's too chunky and heavy for my liking. Otherwise, it would be a contender if I needed a dive watch. I have several dive watches, too many Casio plastic watches including Gshock, I have one Chronograph, but 0 dress watches. Looking for 36 to 38 diameter thin dress watch. Hard to find them affordable where there are many at 40mm. Jody if you know of anything let me know, I know you probably have reviewed 100's of watches.

I did want to order one , on their site is stated Free World Wide Shipping but they do charge $35 for it !!!!

Could you do a best subby homage video? Like a loreo vs. pagani design for the price? It’d be interesting to see

Thats a beast of a watch !

Jody , do you ever sleep ?😁 Your reviews are excellent !

That's one of the best looking watches I've ever seen and it's got all the correct specs except one. Exactly my style, but the accuracy isn't there yet. I'd like it to be certified at +/- 5 seconds a day at least. I'd pay the extra to be on time.

@Laz_Arus

4 жыл бұрын

I've found the NH35/36 to be consistent in its workings. As long as you have consistency from one day to the next you can regulate it to well within that +/- 5 seconds you desire.

@grahamyoung622

4 жыл бұрын

You can always buy a timegrapher (Aliexpress has the Weishi 100 for just over $110 plus shipping, you need to shop around) if you have a few mechanical watches and regulate it yourself, there are heaps of videos on youtube showing you how to safely do this. Although I take absolutely no responsibility if you f... it up and break the watch!

The green version looks nice as does the abalone shell one , the abalone one would be a good one to get as , if I think correctly , no two will be the same due to cut and polishing? Do like what Phoibos do as a company , nice watches at a decent price , what more can a watch person ask for?

@chuckschillingvideos

4 жыл бұрын

The abalone shell dial is amazing. I ordered one from Long Island watch several months ago - the only issue I have is some back play in the bezel (which I understand to be a fairly common complaint).

Nice review (as always)! It looks like a $200 watch. That’s not a bad thing (and I say that with no horological snobbery intended), but there are some really nice watches that sell between $200-400 that really punch above their weight... The bracelet is great, looks solid with decent specs. The movement is way off, though - I’ve got the NH35 in two of my watches and they are each -4 without fiddling on my end. Anyhow, next! 😉

Can you a video on the new (reissue) Timex Falcon Eye? Long Island watch has a video about it.

I really like the T-Shirt collection

@JustOneMoreWatch

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! A few new ones for next week too......

I have 2 Phoibos watches, gotta say, them and Stührling make phenomenal packaging for the price point. Imho at least.

Chunky beauty with a nice logo.

MOP dial with rose gold indices and hands!? Yes please!

The logo is from Alan Moore's Neonomicon

Do you think it would fit good for 6.7 inches wrist?

Octopus?! I thought that was Cthulhu!

Jody, I'm a huge sucker for mother of pearl and lume dials. Pity that it's sold out.

Debating on this one or saving up some more money and going with the great wall! Which one would you prefer between the two?

@chadr8264

4 жыл бұрын

John Halverson personally I prefer this one. The Great Wall is very nice, and I like the colors but they are just a bit too big and flashy for me. But if you like it, the lume on the wall can’t be beat!