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Sternglas HamburgvsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Hamburg
SternglasHamburg
MSRP $323
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg42mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg50m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Hamburg$323
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$485

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What people say

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Sternglas Hamburg

The Sternglas Hamburg is widely praised for its Bauhaus-inspired design, good build quality for the price, and attractive finishing, with owners noting a nice polish on the case and an uncluttered, easy-to-read dial. Some find the watch lightweight and its value proposition strong, especially with common discounts. However, opinions on the design are split, with some finding certain variants garish and a departure from strict Bauhaus simplicity, while others appreciate its unique aesthetic. The Miyota 8215 movement's accuracy is reported to range from -20/+40 seconds per day, and one owner noted it is louder than expected. A deep date window recess is also mentioned as making the date difficult to see from an angle. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Sternglas Hamburg a compelling option for its attractive design and value, despite some polarizing aesthetic elements and movement quirks.

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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