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Phoibos ApollovsPinion Pure Steel

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

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

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Apollo$460
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
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 Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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