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Phoibos Apollo DlcvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo Dlc39mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
Apollo Dlc40h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Apollo Dlc200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Apollo Dlc$485
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
41.7mm
Thickness
11mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$595

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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

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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