Phoibos ApollovsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

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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.

Phoibos Apollo at true scale

Apollo

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

Diameter

39mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

47.6mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$460

lowest

$1,250

Movement

Miyota 9015

Seiko 6R35

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
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$1,250
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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition for its unique dial color and execution, with one owner noting the 44mm lug-to-lug is perfect for most wrists. The watch is considered a refined piece with a fun factor, featuring a dial inspired by Okinawa's ocean colors expected to have a bright sunburst effect. Accuracy figures for the 6R35 movement range, with one owner reporting -10/+10 seconds per day as "pretty amazing," while others note issues with the 6R movement's accuracy. Some owners find the price of 1500€ too high, suggesting a value closer to 900€. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition well for its dial execution and wearability, despite some debate over its price point.

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