Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Apollo or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $3,000 for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a $2,540 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Apollo or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Phoibos Apollo — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Apollo or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Phoibos Apollo or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Apollo.

What movement does the Phoibos Apollo run compared to the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015 and the Longines MASTER COLLECTION uses the L897.2.

Side by side

Phoibos ApollovsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

L2.920.4.78.6

MSRP $3,000

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apollo39mm

MASTER COLLECTION42mm

Power Reserve

Apollo40h

MASTER COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

Apollo200m

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Apollo$460

MASTER COLLECTION$3,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

L897.2

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds, month and date by annual calendar

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$460

$3,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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Longines MASTER COLLECTION

The Longines Master Collection is widely praised for its excellent value, beautiful dial execution featuring engraved Breguet numerals and snailed subdials, and classic, vintage styling. Owners and reviewers highlight its dressy and thin profile, with one owner noting its versatility as a daily wear. The Master Collection offers complications like chronographs and moon phases at competitive price points, with some finding the case finishing homogenous and the pushers to feel cheap. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, but one owner notes a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring professional service. Water resistance is considered light at 30m, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its dial execution and value, particularly when purchased below retail.

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