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Borealis Watch Co. Estoril 300 GMTvsPhoibos Apollo

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Estoril 300 GMT
Borealis Watch Co.Estoril 300 GMT
MSRP $600
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Estoril 300 GMT41.50mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Estoril 300 GMT40h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Estoril 300 GMT300m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Estoril 300 GMT$600
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.50mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$460

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Estoril 300 GMT

Owners widely praise the Borealis Watch Co. Estoril 300 GMT for its excellent value, robust build quality, and crisp dial, with reviewers highlighting its exceptionally bright BGW9 lume and dive-ready ceramic bezel. Some owners appreciate the brushed and polished finishes, though one owner noted a desire for a white-painted second hand. The included NATO strap is considered too thick with a loose weave, and the sapphire bezel insert is seen by some as a minor aesthetic departure from its inspirations. Overall, owners rate the Borealis Watch Co. Estoril 300 GMT highly for its impressive build quality and value.

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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