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.

Żabnica

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 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
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.
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