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Seiko Prospex SeavsPhoibos Apollo

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

Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea42mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea72h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea300m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, solid build, and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of its matte black dial, excellent lume, and cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. The 4R36 movement is noted for hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the bezel action is described as smooth and precise. Some owners find the watch to be a legitimate tool with a fair price, while others describe it as big, thick, and heavy, uncomfortable for smaller wrists, though this is subjective as one owner found the size perfect. The solar quartz movement is also highlighted as a collection-worthy feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, classic design.

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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