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Phoibos ApollovsVaer Design Navy Solar

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

Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Apollo$460
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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