Balticus Watches ŻabnicavsPhoibos Apollo

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Balticus Watches Żabnica at true scale

Żabnica

Phoibos Apollo at true scale

Apollo

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

n/a

11mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$1,098

$460

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9133

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9133
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
40h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,098
$460
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Balticus Watches Żabnica

Balticus Watches Balticus Żabnica is praised for its unique design featuring a Damascus steel pattern on the case, dial, and buckle, offering a raw feel with sharp edges. Owners widely report excellent finishing and a well-built case and bracelet, with a hidden buckle contributing to its value. The Miyota 9133 movement is considered acceptable. One owner notes a slight gap between the endlink and case, and another finds the logo script stylistically poor. On balance, owners rate the Balticus Watches Balticus Żabnica highly for its distinctive Damascus steel design and overall build quality at its price point.

Phoibos Apollo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Apollo for its unique design, outstanding lume, and overall quality, with many appreciating its value. Some owners, however, find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling and note the bracelet's lack of tapering. One owner also flagged the price as high relative to competitors. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetics and impressive lume.

From video reviewers

The vibrant blue dial is a standout feature. The original spring bars were too close to the titanium case, preventing strap changes, but Phoibos will now include curved spring bars.