Which is cheaper, the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition or the Phoibos Apollo?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $2,700 for the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition — a $2,240 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Phoibos Apollo — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours hours on the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition.

What movement does the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition run compared to the Phoibos Apollo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition uses the 754 and the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited EditionvsPhoibos Apollo

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition

01-754-7785-4084-Set

MSRP $2,700

Phoibos Apollo

phoibos-apollo-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py056b-blue

MSRP $460

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition40mm

Apollo39mm

Power Reserve

Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition38 hoursh

Apollo40h

Water Resistance

Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition50m

Apollo200m

MSRP

Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition$2,700

Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

754

Miyota 9015

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38 hoursh

40h

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,700

$460

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What people say

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Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition

Overall, owners and reviewers praise the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition as a timeless and versatile watch suitable for everyday wear. The consensus is that it represents a solid choice for a first luxury watch, with a design expected to remain stylish for years to come.

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Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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