It Could Be Perfect! - Phoibos Leviathan 500M Diver Review 

I received the exact same watch about 3 weeks ago and I've been loving it. It fits like a glove on my 20cm wrist, and the included strap gives me a perfect fit with 9 notches remaining. Due to the shape of the case, it doesn't wear _quite_ as big as the numbers would suggest (I'd suggest 7"+ wrist size). Even though it fits me great, I agree I'd also love to see a slightly downsized version so more people can enjoy what is truly a great dive watch for the money. This is my 1st mechanical watch, and the NH35 has made a stellar 1st impression. My watch has lost about 8 seconds in the last _3 weeks_ . When I wear it at the computer, it loses time slightly. When I lay it down dial facing up for some hours, it gains time slightly. It all averages out to surprising accuracy from a low cost automatic movement. Absolutely no buyer's regret with this one, the watch is the best version of what I thought I was buying. The non-DLC Leviathans also look great (though I'd choose black or blue, not the green).

Beautiful colour combo and watch overall! You're right, 42mm of this would sell like hot-cakes. Thanks for sharing.

Nice watch, good review. Chears mate.

Great review really enjoyed it! But yea they're missing out on so many potential buyers with a watch that size.

I reckon they should do it in 48mm !!! ;-) !! Love it !! Want one !! Great video mate. - Nick.

Great review Jason. I like the watch, but my 6.75" wrist cannot handle this beast :( . . . . Thank you again for your great work - cheers my friend!!!

I think it looks amazing....can't fault anything on it, the size is fine for people like me with above average wrists....have to agree if they made a smaller version they'd fly of the shelves, infact they would definitely sell out in no time....the picture you put up off there next release looks interesting, hopefully they send one in, I'm sure we'd all enjoy seeing you review more Phoibos....fingers crossed my friend....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚

I have a very nice stainless steel Phoibis and they're great watches. The size is a strange one. Because when I dive with mine my 8" wrist is 8.5"+ with a wetsuit. A 6.8" or 7" wrist, again with a wetsuit is perfectly fine as it expands to 7 5" +. These guys build watches for real divers, not for desk divers. A watch size that suits people who don't dive, can be too small for people who do. We like big open dials well contrasted hands that are easy to see. I know guys who use these diving but don't wear them otherwise so I understand the reticence of people regarding the size. I have a biggish wrist so can wear it outside of diving, but it's big for many people. Great review Jason! P.S. They definitely should make a smaller version to suit more people who like the design, though it might lose some of it's character with a smaller dial.

Nice.Nice watch company,500m is more than adequate for when it’s rain/washing hands,etc…😉

It is a real pity that Phoibos Europe is based in the UK, because after Brexit it means that people in the EU end up with big import taxes and fees. Otherwise, I would have been very tempted to buy one of these watches. I asked Phoibos if they plan on opening up in the actual EU, and they said it is too complicated for them to do so legally.

what do you think about a 7-inch wrist? will it work for me ?

40mm would be perfect. Shame else I'd be picking this up!

Shame about the little issues and it's an absolute monster, definitely too big for my chicken wrists. The lume looks pretty great though.

It really is a shame it's not offered in smaller sizes. Unfortunately the Asian market still love their oversized watches.

Why oh Why do reviewers keep doing dive watches, 300m, most people won't go under 5m .

Love their watches. But not spewing for a watch that looks like most things

It's a leviathan not a liliputithan...get over it...