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Phoibos ApollovsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
SBGV239100m
MSRP
Apollo$460
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9F82
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$3,100

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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 SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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