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Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive WatchvsPhoibos Apollo

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Ocean-Scout Dive Watch
GeckotaOcean-Scout Dive Watch
MSRP $375
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch38.5mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch40h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch200m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch$375
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$460

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What people say

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Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

The Geckota Ice White is praised for its elegant design, featuring a hand-polished German lacquer dial with art-deco numerals and a case with a textural contrast between polished and brushed finishes. Reviewers note its 100-meter water resistance, though one would prefer a screw-down crown over the push-pull version, and the ETA-7001 movement is described as reliable but dated. On balance, the Geckota Ice White is well-regarded for its refined aesthetics and finishing at its price point.

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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