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Phoibos ApollovsGrand Seiko SBGE277

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Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
SBGE27744mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
SBGE27772h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
SBGE277200m
MSRP
Apollo$460
SBGE277$6,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
11mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$6,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGE277

Owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, with one owner noting their wrist size can accommodate it. The watch was purchased in Japan for $4950 USD, benefiting from a 35-year low yen. One owner expresses significant concern over reported negative experiences with the brand's New Jersey service center, fearing long wait times and subpar treatment. On balance, owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, though service center experiences are a notable concern for some.

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