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Phoibos ApollovsTimefactors Commander 71

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

Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
Commander 71
TimefactorsCommander 71
MSRP $530
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.

Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
Commander 7140mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
Commander 71
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
Commander 71300m
MSRP
Apollo$460
Commander 71$530

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$530
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