Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Apollo or the Nodus Sector II Sport?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $525 for the Nodus Sector II Sport — a $65 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Apollo or the Nodus Sector II Sport?

The Phoibos Apollo wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Sector II Sport — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Apollo or the Nodus Sector II Sport?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Nodus Sector II Sport.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Phoibos Apollo or the Nodus Sector II Sport?

The Nodus Sector II Sport carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Apollo.

What movement does the Phoibos Apollo run compared to the Nodus Sector II Sport?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015 and the Nodus Sector II Sport uses the TMI NH38 (no-date).

Side by side

Phoibos ApollovsNodus Sector II Sport

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

Phoibos Apollo

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MSRP $460

Nodus Sector II Sport

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MSRP $525

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apollo39mm

Sector II Sport38mm

Power Reserve

Apollo40h

Sector II Sport41h

Water Resistance

Apollo200m

Sector II Sport100m

MSRP

Apollo$460

Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

Dial Color

Blue

Glossy

Lume

Super-LumiNova

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

TMI NH38 (no-date)

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$460

$525

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

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