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Phoibos ApollovsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
Apollo$460
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Brown
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$215

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What people say

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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.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Owners praise the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz as a sturdy, versatile tool watch at $215 USD, noting its precise Ameriquartz movement. However, some owners report unpolished lugs, random timekeeping errors ranging from 5-15 minutes off, premature battery death, and difficulties with battery replacements and customer service. The canvas strap is also noted as being very long, and the crystal is sapphire-coated K1 mineral. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a capable daily beater despite these specific concerns.

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