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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsPhoibos Apollo

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What people say

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Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

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.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Apollo
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Apollo200m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$460
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