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Phoibos ApollovsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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

Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
Apollo$460
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
VS213
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$265

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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.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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