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Phoibos ApollovsBoldr Venture Velo

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

Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
Venture Velo
BoldrVenture Velo
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
Venture Velo41mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
Venture Velo40h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
Venture Velo200m
MSRP
Apollo$460
Venture Velo$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Khaki

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Boldr Venture Velo

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Velo for its utilitarian design, matte titanium finish, drilled lugs, and bright lume, noting its comfortable wearability and legible dial. Some owners, however, find the case design too angular and the dial too flat, with a preference for applied markers and smoother crown threads. The Boldr Venture Velo is considered well-built for its price, featuring a 38mm titanium case and 200m water resistance, although some note the basic movement and absence of a date complication. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Velo highly for its durable, functional design and value at its price point.

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