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Phoibos ApollovsRZE Aspirare

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

Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
Apollo$460
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
53mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$699

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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.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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