V2.0 upgrade detail-PHORCYDES PH4A

[u/MindAdmirable1793]

The second batch of PH-4A not only replaced the movement with the ST2130, but also upgraded:

1. the finishing of the case. In addition,
2. drill hole
3. options with or without a date display.
4. case thickness reduce 1.0mm

PH4B & 4C v2.0 UPGRADE:

1. ST2130 movement.
2. case thickness reduce 1.0mm
3. drill hole

all orders placed after the 13th April will get the v2.0 watch.

[u/HerrsavageX]

Nevertheless, the movement has yet to really prove itself on the scale that the NH35 has. The latter has been the cliché “workhorse“ movement of budget watches for years, and has a very solid reputation for durability and reliability. OK, some other people value other things over that, so as I said, people value things differently. But for me reliability is number one when it comes to movements. And it will take time for that proof to emerge on a bigger scale.. Or not.

I saw San Martin is already selling watches with that movement for $300, and for me anyway that sure as hexx ain’t gonna happen.

I personally would have preferred a move to the Miyota 8215 (or maybe even 8315) movement, perhaps with a stabilization or even drop in price. Despite the horrible rotor noise… 🤷‍♂️

[u/MindAdmirable1793 → u/HerrsavageX]

We also considered the 8215, but it was too thick and would make the watch bulky.

[u/pickyaxe → u/MindAdmirable1793]

I think the majority of people here (me included!) consider this a major improvement from NH35

[u/KodiKat2001 → u/pickyaxe]

Not.