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Phoibos ApollovsGrand Seiko SBGX353

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Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
SBGX353
Grand SeikoSBGX353
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
SBGX35334mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
SBGX35340h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
SBGX35330m
MSRP
Apollo$460
SBGX353$4,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
34mm
Thickness
11mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9F61
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$4,100

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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 SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

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