Phoibos ApollovsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
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Measurements
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Apollo
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
Diameter
39mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46mm
Thickness
11mm
lowest
12.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$460
lowest
$749
Movement
Miyota 9015
Miyota 9015
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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.
Owners praise the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto for its 39mm case size which offers comfortable wearability, and its colorful, multi-layer dial designs. Some owners note the minute markers seem oddly placed, and one reviewer pointed out the bezel numerals lack lume. The Miyota 9015 automatic movement powers the watch, which features 200m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its refined case and dial aesthetics at the price point.
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