Which is cheaper, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Phoibos Apollo?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $398, against $460 for the Phoibos Apollo — a $62 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Phoibos Apollo — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Minus-8 Layer 2.0.

What movement does the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 run compared to the Phoibos Apollo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015.

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0vsPhoibos Apollo

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0

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MSRP $398

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MSRP $460

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Layer 2.042mm

Apollo39mm

Power Reserve

Layer 2.0—

Apollo—

Water Resistance

Layer 2.0100m

Apollo200m

MSRP

Layer 2.0$398

Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Blue

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$398

$460

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