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Sternglas LumatikvsPhoibos Apollo

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sternglas Lumatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Lumatik for its playful Bauhaus design, fresh color palette, and unique bicolored lume. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm case and a 60-hour power reserve. The Miyota 8315 movement is noted as less robust than premium options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Lumatik highly for its fun design and distinctive lume at its price point.

From video reviewers

The dual-tone Luminova is a standout feature. The Bauhaus design positions it as a strong contender under $500.

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.

From video reviewers

The vibrant blue dial is a standout feature. The original spring bars were too close to the titanium case, preventing strap changes, but Phoibos will now include curved spring bars.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lumatik38mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Lumatik60h
Apollo
Water Resistance
Lumatik50m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Lumatik$539
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Luminova weiß und orange
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
60h
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$539
$460
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