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Phoibos Apollo DlcvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo Dlc39mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Apollo Dlc40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Apollo Dlc200m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Apollo Dlc$485
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
40mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$199

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What people say

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Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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