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Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
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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.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its premium finishing, often described as Zaratsu-like, and robust build quality, with owners finding its 42mm case and 4 o'clock crown appealing for wearability. Some reviewers note its secondary GMT function and quieter bezel clicks may not suit all preferences, while one owner reported bezel misalignment issues. The watch is powered by the Caliber 8L45 automatic movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of -5/+10 seconds per day, though some owners question its value proposition at its price point. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch highly for its exceptional finishing and refined tool-like aesthetic.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch42.6mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch50h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
MSRP
Apollo$460
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch$2,900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
42.6mm
Thickness
11mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.3mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
8L35
Power Reserve
40h
50h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$2,900
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