Which is cheaper, the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic or the Phoibos Apollo?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $1,460 for the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic — a $1,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Phoibos Apollo — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic.

What movement does the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic run compared to the Phoibos Apollo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic uses the Soprod M100 and the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm AutomaticvsPhoibos Apollo

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic

F77 MK2 41mm

MSRP $1,460

Phoibos Apollo

phoibos-apollo-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py056b-blue

MSRP $460

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

F77 MK2 41mm Automatic41mm

Apollo39mm

Power Reserve

F77 MK2 41mm Automatic38h

Apollo40h

Water Resistance

F77 MK2 41mm Automatic100m

Apollo200m

MSRP

F77 MK2 41mm Automatic$1,460

Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Yes

Dial Color

Meteorite

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Soprod M100

Miyota 9015

Beat Rate

28 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,460

$460

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic

The Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic is praised for its comfortable wearability, with reviewers highlighting its reworked integrated lug design and slim case profile. The "carbon effect" basketweave dial is frequently cited as a modern, distinctive touch on the retro design. The watch is powered by the Soprod P024 automatic movement, which has a 38-hour power reserve. Some find the gold-plated version loud, and the dauphine hands lack lume. The stainless steel model is priced at $1,460 to $1,560 USD. On balance, reviewers consider the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic a strong integrated bracelet option at its price point, lauded for its unique design and comfortable fit.

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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