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Phoibos ApollovsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

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

Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition42.4mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Apollo$460
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$550

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
42.4mm
Thickness
11mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.4mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$550

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What people say

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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 Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is widely praised for its visually striking and unique dial designs, often described as a standout feature offering significant aesthetic appeal for the price. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the attractive blue gradients, wave patterns, and textured finishes that evoke ocean depths. The watch is generally considered comfortable to wear, with a well-proportioned case size and good build quality. Accuracy is reported as around +5 seconds per day by one owner. However, several sources point to the bracelet and clasp as a weak point, with criticisms including pin-and-collar construction, stamped clasps, and a lack of a convenient diver's extension. Some reviewers also note potential issues with bezel alignment and day/date wheel alignment. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition highly for its exceptional dial design and overall value.

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