Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Apollo or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $2,400 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 — a $1,940 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Apollo or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27?

The Phoibos Apollo wears larger at 39mm versus 27.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 — a 11.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Apollo or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 50m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Phoibos Apollo or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 carries a 43 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Apollo.

What movement does the Phoibos Apollo run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27?

The Phoibos Apollo runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 runs a manual (Alpha | manual).

Side by side

Phoibos ApollovsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

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

Phoibos Apollo

phoibos-apollo-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py056b-blue

MSRP $460

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

401

MSRP $2,400

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apollo39mm

Tetra 2727.5mm

Power Reserve

Apollo40h

Tetra 2743 hoursh

Water Resistance

Apollo200m

Tetra 2750m

MSRP

Apollo$460

Tetra 27$2,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Alpha | manual

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

43 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$460

$2,400

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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.

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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 for its elegant, classic dress watch dimensions, a dial that changes appearance, and comfortable OEM strap. Reviewers highlight its precise, instrument-like design and value proposition, noting its thinness and angular case. Some owners wish for a recessed subdial, and one criticizes the generic buckle. The gold-plated steel hands are not solid gold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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