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Phoibos Apollo DlcvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

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Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo Dlc39mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition42.7mm
Power Reserve
Apollo Dlc40h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
Apollo Dlc200m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Apollo Dlc$485
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,350

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
42.7mm
Thickness
11mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$1,350

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition is praised for its beautiful design and refinement over previous models, featuring vertically textured glacier-inspired dials. Owners, however, consider the €1500 RRP too high, suggesting a price closer to €900-€1000, noting the aluminum bezel insert instead of ceramic. Some owners report the 6R movement runs slow. On balance, owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition beautiful and a refinement, but the price and aluminum bezel are points of contention.

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