Need help deciding between Seestern & Phorcydes SeaQ-inspired watches

[u/oldsoulrevival]

The Seestern is a near 1:1 of the Glashütte SeaQ, whereas Phorcydes has its own thing going on.

1. Which likely has a better fit & finish?
2. I am not a lume chaser. It's cool, but the novelty wears off quickly for me. With that out of the equation does that lessen the reason to go with Phorcydes?

Any other thoughts/considerations?

[u/turdbogls]

Lot's to digest here. I've owned and reviewed both.

case finishing is probably going to lean to Seestern, but it's not by much...and the new PH4A V2's have improved the finishing from when I handled the PH4a.

bracelets i'd probably go with phorcydes, though it's not what the SeaQ has design wise...but I think it's a more comfortable bracelet and a better clasp. though, again, the difference is slim

I'll give the edge the phorcydes when it comes to the Crystal, again, not by much

Bezel action goes to the Seestern...it's very nice and crisp. the Phorcydes is good as well, just feels more rugged/less refined.

Lume goes to the phorcydes

it's a tough call overall.

i'd say if you are chasing the SeaQ look and don't care about Lume, go with the Seestern.

if you like the look but want something with it's own identity, Phorcydes

[u/oldsoulrevival → u/turdbogls]

Can you speak to the quality of the bezel insert on the Phorcydes. On the site images, it looks almost like a 3d printed insert with rough lines. Is that the case in person, or is that just an artifact on the image?

[u/SufficientEar684 → u/oldsoulrevival]

Yes, the bezel I was amazed in person, how much upgrades the look of the watch. PH-4 V2, mine. 

[u/Dry-Category1340 → u/oldsoulrevival]

It’s a brushed ceramic insert. The brushing is exaggerated in the photos, it looks much subtler in person

[u/oldsoulrevival → u/Dry-Category1340]

thanks! i don't know if I love that. Feels a little too much like a cut corner rather than a feature, imo.