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Maen Classic 36vsPhoibos Apollo

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

Classic 36
MaenClassic 36
MSRP $639
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic 3636mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Classic 3640h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Classic 3650m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Classic 36$639
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$639
$460

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

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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