Phoibos ApollovsSugess Seestern S407-600T

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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

Sugess Seestern S407-600T at true scale

Seestern S407-600T

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$460

$200

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9015

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$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.

Sugess Seestern S407-600T

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S407-600T for its impeccable finishing at its price point, with one owner calling it stunning and another finding it rock-solid after four months of wear, representing great value as a well-built sporty option. One owner is very impressed with the ST19 movement, though they note the included bracelet isn't great and prefer it on nato or leather. Another owner prefers the branded rehaut and signed clasp of a different watch over the Seestern's sterile design. The price on AliExpress is significantly lower than on other sites, leading to concerns about authenticity. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S407-600T highly for its impressive finishing and value, with the ST19 movement being a notable positive despite some reservations about the stock bracelet.