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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$485

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What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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