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Phoibos Apollo

MSRP $460

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Seiko 62MAS

MSRP $1,200

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Apollo

62MAS

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

39mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

46mm

lowest

47.6mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

11mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

Rated in meters.

200m

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

n/a

70h

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$460

lowest

$1,200

Movement

What drives the hands.

Miyota 9015

Seiko 6R35

Spec

Apollo

62MAS

Case

3 specs

Diameter

39mm

40.5mm

Thickness

11mm

13.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

47.6mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

n/a

Curved

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 6R35

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$460

$1,200

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Reviews

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

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.

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Seiko 62MAS

Owners widely praise the Seiko 62MAS for its beautiful vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and overall build quality, with many appreciating its comfortable 40.5mm case and slim apparent height. Some owners report accuracy issues with the 6R movement, while others find it runs within specifications, and opinions are split on whether the 40mm size is too large for smaller wrists, with some noting it can wear top-heavy. The price point is considered high by some, though others deem it fair for a new watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 62MAS highly for its faithful recreation of the original design and refined modern interpretation.

From video reviewers

The 37.5mm-38mm case size is a significant strength, offering a historically accurate and comfortable fit. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.