{"id":662,"date":"2019-07-07T23:50:25","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T03:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/?p=662"},"modified":"2023-08-19T14:53:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T18:53:49","slug":"watch-review-the-phoibos-great-wall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/watch-review-the-phoibos-great-wall\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch Review: The Phoibos Great Wall"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>#kt-layout-id_088ffe-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_088ffe-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_088ffe-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_088ffe-07 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_088ffe-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_088ffe-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_088ffe-07\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_088ffe-07\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_f85e03-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_f85e03-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_f85e03-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_f85e03-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_f85e03-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_f85e03-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_f85e03-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_f85e03-08{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_f85e03-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_f85e03-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_f85e03-08\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>I\u2019ve had a few really great watches come across my desk in the last few months, one of which is the Phoibos Great Wall. I first saw pictures of the Great Wall back in December 2018 when Phoibos posted some marketing stuff on their<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/phoiboswatch\/\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Instagram account<\/a>. You could tell from the first glance that they had created something original and were further carving out their niche in the Microbrand market. When I first got into watches, I wasn\u2019t really a dive watch\/sports watch guy. I really only bought <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/the-best-field-watches-25-hand-picked-choices-for-your-next-adventure\/\">field<\/a> style watches and digital watches for running. It wasn\u2019t until I kept seeing some cool watches on Instagram that I really started expanding my tastes and started to get interested in dive-style watches.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_1a307a-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_1a307a-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_1a307a-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_1a307a-80 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_1a307a-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_1a307a-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_1a307a-80\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_1a307a-80\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_14b778-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_14b778-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_14b778-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_14b778-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_14b778-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_14b778-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_14b778-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_14b778-7a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_14b778-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_14b778-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_14b778-7a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Phoibos-great-Wall-Automatic-Watch-review.jpg\" alt=\"Watch Reviews\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Like a lot of watch folks, I picked up some of the entry level divers to try them out. Well, one thing led to another and I had a chance to wear a few more and after two years of watch trading, you are just as likely to find a steel bracelet watch on my hand as a nylon strapped field watch. I went through the normal progression I think: an Invicata Pro, Casio Duro, Citizen Promaster and a few others. Then I picked up an Orient Mako and that was the game changer for me. I was hooked. This is not my first brush with Phoibos; I had the opportunity to pick up a PX002 Swiss Quartz Diver. I was impressed with that watch for what it was and still wear it now on a regular basis, almost two years later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A diver is just a nice, practical watch that can be used for a multitude of situations. Now, I don\u2019t have a bunch of hard and fast watch rules about when you can wear a watch and when you shouldn\u2019t. If you like a watch, you should wear it! And that\u2019s exactly where the Phoibos Great Wall comes in. It has a unique and original design and from that very first Instagram pic, I knew I wanted to see one in person.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_ee5f21-c5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_ee5f21-c5\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Watch-Review-The-Phoibos-great-Wall-Diver-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Read The Watch Review Of Phoibos Great Wall\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Watch-Review-The-Phoibos-great-Wall-Diver-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Watch-Review-The-Phoibos-great-Wall-Diver-600x314.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Watch-Review-The-Phoibos-great-Wall-Diver-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Watch-Review-The-Phoibos-great-Wall-Diver-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Watch-Review-The-Phoibos-great-Wall-Diver.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Watch-Review-The-Phoibos-great-Wall-Diver-700x366.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>There is no mistaking what\u2019s on your wrist when you look down. From the bold markings, neat dial details, tough looking bezel and overall wrist presence, it\u2019s the total package.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was fortunate enough to have a chance to check out the Great Wall when Phoibos sent me one this past May and I\u2019ve been wearing it quite a bit for the last six weeks. It\u2019s been on two long road trips with me as well as being worn in both business and casual situations, and even just working around the house. I have spent enough time with the watch to answer the ultimate question (and the point of all my reviews) \u2026This is a watch worth buying!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The watch comes in a very nice zippered case and includes an extra rubber strap that can be swapped on in place of the bracelet. I haven\u2019t done this because I love the steel bracelet, but you can check out&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pw1KMbXnm48\" target=\"_blank\">The OFD Watch Channel on Youtube<\/a>. Aaron does a great job and he really likes the rubber strap Phoibos sends along. It\u2019s definitely worth seeing his video review&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pw1KMbXnm48\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. If family opinions are any indication, almost everyone in my house thought the Great Wall was very cool, especially my boys. That\u2019s because it doesn\u2019t look like all the other dive watches I have. You can tell from a few feet away that something special is on your arm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_b69e04-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_b69e04-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_b69e04-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_b69e04-2e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_b69e04-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_b69e04-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_b69e04-2e\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_b69e04-2e\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_c26749-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_c26749-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_c26749-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_c26749-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_c26749-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_c26749-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_c26749-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_c26749-0d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_c26749-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_c26749-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_c26749-0d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Dive-Watch-Reviews-Phoibos-Great-Wall.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BzL8mZDHBEM\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\">See More Pictures On Instagram<\/a><br>Of&nbsp; The Phoibos Great Wall<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>First off, the Great Wall has great dimensions and askews current trends in the size department. Coming it at only 42mm wide, this guy will fit a lot of wrists. Adding to the wearability, the lug to lug is 48mm (and I think one of the reasons why I like it so much.) It has an awesome wrist presence, and a really solid feel, but it\u2019s not like you\u2019re wearing a giant hulk of metal on your wrist. And I appreciate that. The lug wings (or whatever the actual term is) help the watch to sit perfectly balanced on your wrist. The lug wings have a slight curve downward that keep the watch tight and secure. Now, it\u2019s not giant, but it still has some heft to it, in a solid, \u201cI got my money\u2019s worth\u201d type of way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking about specs and sizes, I want to highlight the water resistance on the Great Wall. It has 500 meter rating (pretty substantial) and goes to show the quality build of the piece. The watch was also finished very well; the brushing is consistent, all the cuts into the 316L stainless steel were clean, the crown has a nice action as well as the bezel. The bezel is 120 clicks and is firm, but easy to turn and has virtually no play in it. It walks that fine line of being just secure enough to withstand a bump without being knocked out of place verses too tight to turn with gloves on. Adding to all the neat touches, the bezel, like the crystal, is also sapphire and the markings have a very cool submersed look to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The watch also has a screw-down caseback that is embossed with an awesome rendering of the Great Wall of China\u2026 which leads to the name of the watch itself. Not only is it called the Great Wall, it has several styling cues from the actual wall. First, and most apparent, is the dial. It\u2019s textured in such a way to resemble a brick wall and in certain lighting the design really pops out at you and the cuts are very defined. I love that styling. To me, the bezel knurling itself is cut to resemble the crenulations of the wall and turrets. In reading about the Great Wall and how it was defended, I saw a similar design in the shield markings at 12, 3, and 9 with that of the Shang Dynasty soldiers. This was not confirmed to me, but the resemblance is uncanny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since we\u2019re talking about the dial, I\u2019m sure you\u2019re just waiting to hear about the lume! Well, in no way does it disappoint! It\u2019s insane, in fact, and with so much on the dial, it really puts on a show. The bezel is also lumed and is very defined, another detail that racks up all the value this watch has. Since it seems everyone is lumed obsessed (or is that just me?) you\u2019ll be happy to know it has 15 layers of X1 grade&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keepthetime.com\/blog\/super-luminova\/\" target=\"_blank\">Super LumiNova C3<\/a>, which at least sounds as impressive as it is bright. It also passed my home-grown test of lasting more than 7 hours after being charged up on the nightstand. You can read more about my lume test in my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/swiss-watch-company-diver-review\/\">SWCUSA Dark Night review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The heart of the watch is powered by a Swiss ETA 2824-2 movement. Still, not one of my favorites because I never see the power reserve claims in the real world, but nonetheless, it\u2019s an above average offering that has hacking and hand winding. Despite my quips, you can\u2019t deny that the movement has the ability to run without issue for years and is beyond reliable. Again, if you wear your watch everyday, the power reserve really is never an issue.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_5bc012-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_5bc012-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_5bc012-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_5bc012-5d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_5bc012-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_5bc012-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_5bc012-5d\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_5bc012-5d\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_34aa87-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_34aa87-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_34aa87-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_34aa87-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_34aa87-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_34aa87-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_34aa87-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_34aa87-47{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_34aa87-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_34aa87-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_34aa87-47\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/How-Is-The-Lume-On-The-Phoibos-great-Wall.jpg\" alt=\"Phoibos great Wall Lume Shot\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The watch comes with what I believe to be an above-average bracelet, even at this price point. It has a folded clasp with laser etching of the logo, micro adjustments, and a really nice quick-release slide divers extension. It\u2019s very comfortable to wear and is quiet, barely a jingle to be had. The links are adjusted with dual allen screws and Phoibos includes two allen wrenches in the case. To adjust the links, you use one allen key to hold a screw on one side and twist the opposite side to loosen the pin. It takes a little patience at first, but it becomes pretty easy to swap an extra link in or out. Also, the dive extension has four positions, so expanding the bracelet in a pinch is definitely easy and painless. The bracelet does not taper and carries the 22mm lug width all the way to the clasp, something I like on a bigger watch like this. I will note here also, that the lugs are not drilled (why, on a $500 watch, is beyond me!) Keeping up with some trends, there\u2019s also a helium release valve on the opposite side of the case from the crown. I\u2019ll let you judge the value of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The watch lists for $500 and, at this price, it is firmly planted against some stiff competition when it comes to a dive watch, microbrand or not. In this range, it\u2019s up against Hamilton, Glycine, Squale, and Steinhart to name a few. Price is always a point of contention when it comes to watches. Lets just all agree, nobody needs a $500 watch; spending that much is a choice and if you choose to spend it on the Great Wall, I doubt you will be disappointed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_f33a0e-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_f33a0e-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_f33a0e-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_f33a0e-0d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_f33a0e-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_f33a0e-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_f33a0e-0d\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_f33a0e-0d\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_dcb69a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_dcb69a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_dcb69a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_dcb69a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_dcb69a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_dcb69a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_dcb69a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_dcb69a-ca{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_dcb69a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_dcb69a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_dcb69a-ca\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/The-Phoibos-Great-Wall.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of watches out there with very similar specs in the same dollar range and many with more history and heritage behind the brand. So this leads you to ask, why buy the Great Wall?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That answer is easy, it\u2019s a tremendous all-around watch! What edges it out to be a pack leader is the original design. There is no mistaking what\u2019s on your wrist when you look down. From the bold markings, neat dial details, tough looking bezel and overall wrist presence, it\u2019s the total package. It\u2019s so easy for companies to produce a dive watch and add one or two little cues to make it their own, but it\u2019s quite another to combine so many unique elements and come up with a completely original design. And original is what we have here with the Great Wall. So, for that reason, along with several above-average specs (such as the C3 Lume, Sapphire Bezel and higher water resistance) I say this is a watch worth buying.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_76b806-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_76b806-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_76b806-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_76b806-07 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_76b806-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dive-watch-reviews-phoibos-great-wall-automatic.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dive-watch-reviews-phoibos-great-wall-automatic-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/The-Phoibos-Great-Wall.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/The-Phoibos-Great-Wall.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/The-Phoibos-Great-Wall-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Dive-Watch-Reviews-Phoibos-Great-Wall.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-668\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/How-Is-The-Lume-On-The-Phoibos-great-Wall.jpg\" alt=\"Phoibos great Wall Lume Shot\" class=\"wp-image-671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/How-Is-The-Lume-On-The-Phoibos-great-Wall.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/How-Is-The-Lume-On-The-Phoibos-great-Wall-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phoibos-Great-Wall-Dive-Watch.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phoibos-Great-Wall-Dive-Watch.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phoibos-Great-Wall-Dive-Watch-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Phoibos-great-Wall-Automatic-Watch-review.jpg\" alt=\"Watch Reviews\" class=\"wp-image-667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Phoibos-great-Wall-Automatic-Watch-review.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Phoibos-great-Wall-Automatic-Watch-review-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Phoibos-great-Wall-Dive-Watch.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Phoibos-great-Wall-Dive-Watch.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Phoibos-great-Wall-Dive-Watch-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-great-Wall-Watch-review-By-tech-Writer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-great-Wall-Watch-review-By-tech-Writer.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-great-Wall-Watch-review-By-tech-Writer-300x300.jpg 300w, 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With a great list of specs, looks to match, and solid price point, this is a watch that will not be a disappointment in your collection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9805,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","pmpro_default_level":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"iawp_total_views":435,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":{"x":0.48,"y":0.44},"footnotes":""},"categories":[84],"tags":[68,81,128],"class_list":["post-662","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-watch-reviews","tag-dive-watches","tag-microbrand-watches","tag-phoibos-watches","pmpro-has-access"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":84,"label":"Watch Reviews"}],"post_tag":[{"value":68,"label":"Dive Watches"},{"value":81,"label":"Microbrand Watches"},{"value":128,"label":"Phoibos Watches"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dive-Watch-Reviews-Phoibos-Great-Wall.jpg",900,675,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"Blair Witkowski","author_link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/author\/witty\/"},"comment_info":"","category_info":[{"term_id":84,"name":"Watch Reviews","slug":"watch-reviews","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":84,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":92,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":84,"category_count":92,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Watch Reviews","category_nicename":"watch-reviews","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":[{"term_id":68,"name":"Dive Watches","slug":"dive-watches","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":68,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":22,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":81,"name":"Microbrand Watches","slug":"microbrand-watches","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":81,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":3,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":128,"name":"Phoibos Watches","slug":"phoibos-watches","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":128,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":2,"filter":"raw"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/662","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=662"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/662\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9805"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=662"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=662"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=662"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}