Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Apollo or the Schofield Obscura?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $12,139 for the Schofield Obscura — a $11,679 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Apollo or the Schofield Obscura?

The Schofield Obscura wears larger at 44mm versus 39mm for the Phoibos Apollo — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Phoibos Apollo or the Schofield Obscura?

The Schofield Obscura carries a 57-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Apollo.

What movement does the Phoibos Apollo run compared to the Schofield Obscura?

The Phoibos Apollo runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Schofield Obscura runs a manual (Unitas 6498-2).

Side by side

Phoibos ApollovsSchofield Obscura

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

Phoibos Apollo

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MSRP $460

Schofield Obscura

obscura

MSRP $12,139

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apollo39mm

Obscura44mm

Power Reserve

Apollo40h

Obscura57h

Water Resistance

Apollo200m

Obscura200m

MSRP

Apollo$460

Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Dark Grey

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Unitas 6498-2

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

57h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$460

$12,139

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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