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Phoibos Apollo DlcvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo Dlc39mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Apollo Dlc40h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Apollo Dlc200m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Apollo Dlc$485
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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