Phoibos ApollovsOrient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Phoibos Apollo at true scale

Apollo

Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B at true scale

75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

Diameter

39mm

39.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

46.5mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$460

$405

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9015

Orient F6722

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
39.9mm
Thickness
11mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$405
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Phoibos Apollo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Apollo for its unique design, outstanding lume, and overall quality, with many appreciating its value. Some owners, however, find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling and note the bracelet's lack of tapering. One owner also flagged the price as high relative to competitors. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetics and impressive lume.

From video reviewers

The vibrant blue dial is a standout feature. The original spring bars were too close to the titanium case, preventing strap changes, but Phoibos will now include curved spring bars.

Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

The Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B is widely praised for its classy, dressy aesthetic, beautiful periwinkle or light blue sunray dial with deep-relief radial grooves, and crisp engraved bezel numerals, with owners finding it looks better in person and punches above its price point. The compact 39.9mm case and slim-feeling case are also noted as strengths. Some owners would have preferred a white dial for versatility, and one commenter found the dial craftsmanship inferior to the Presage Cocktail series. The bracelet clasp and end links are considered a weak point, and the lack of lume is a drawback. The Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B was secured for $255 USD and is considered a great value and a beautiful dress watch under $400. Overall, owners and the community rate the Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B highly for its stunning dial and compact, dressy design at a competitive price.

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