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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
9.3mm
11mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$485

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What people say

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Sternglas Hamburg Chrono

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its visually pleasing design, comfortable lightweight wear, and excellent timekeeping, with specific appreciation for details like the orange date window frame and overall value for the price. Some community members find the Regatta design busy and question the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand, though others defend its unique, colorful aesthetic. One commenter notes the significant margin between manufacturing cost and retail price. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its design details and value at its price point.

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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