Phoibos ApollovsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

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Measurements

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Phoibos Apollo at true scale

Apollo

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation at true scale

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

Diameter

39mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

47.2mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12.3mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

45h

MSRP

$460

lowest

$2,800

Movement

Miyota 9015

Seiko 6L37

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.2mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko 6L37
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$2,800
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Reviews

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Phoibos Apollo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Apollo for its unique design, outstanding lume, and overall quality, with many appreciating its value. Some owners, however, find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling and note the bracelet's lack of tapering. One owner also flagged the price as high relative to competitors. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetics and impressive lume.

From video reviewers

The vibrant blue dial is a standout feature. The original spring bars were too close to the titanium case, preventing strap changes, but Phoibos will now include curved spring bars.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation is noted for its slim 12.3mm case and 39.5mm diameter, making it a wearable dive watch. The automatic Seiko 6L37 movement is described as having a 45-46 hour power reserve, with one reviewer noting an accuracy of -10/+15 seconds per day. The watch features a box-shaped sapphire crystal and 200 meters of water resistance. However, its price of A$4,650 is considered high for its specifications, and one reviewer questions Seiko's continued reliance on the 62MAS design. On balance, reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation to be a functional and refined dive watch, though its value proposition is debated due to its price point.

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