Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Apollo or the Zelos Artemis?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $1,899 for the Zelos Artemis — a $1,439 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Apollo or the Zelos Artemis?

The Zelos Artemis wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Phoibos Apollo — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Apollo or the Zelos Artemis?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Zelos Artemis.

What movement does the Phoibos Apollo run compared to the Zelos Artemis?

The Phoibos Apollo runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Zelos Artemis runs a manual (Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700).

Side by side

Phoibos ApollovsZelos Artemis

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

Phoibos Apollo

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MSRP $460

Zelos Artemis

artemis-titanium

MSRP $1,899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apollo39mm

Artemis40mm

Power Reserve

Apollo40h

Artemis40h

Water Resistance

Apollo200m

Artemis50m

MSRP

Apollo$460

Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Titanium

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$460

$1,899

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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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Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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