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Phoibos ApollovsPinion Pure Bronze

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Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
Pure Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
Pure Bronze45h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
Pure Bronze100m
MSRP
Apollo$460
Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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