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Phoibos Apollo TitaniumvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Apollo Titanium
PhoibosApollo Titanium
MSRP $575
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo Titanium41mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Apollo Titanium40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Apollo Titanium300m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Apollo Titanium$575
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$2,414

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What people say

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Phoibos Apollo Titanium

The Phoibos Apollo Titanium Dark Matter Blue is described as beautiful and unique, with one owner noting it as their first Chinese watch. One owner reports small marks on the case, bracelet, bezel, and case back, but otherwise finds the watch in very good condition. On balance, owners find the Phoibos Apollo Titanium to be a visually appealing and unique timepiece.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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