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Phoibos Apollo DlcvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo Dlc39mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Apollo Dlc40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Apollo Dlc200m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Apollo Dlc$485
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
11.8mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$475

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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 Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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