Phoibos Apollo TitaniumvsOrient Diver Watch

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Phoibos Apollo Titanium at true scale

Apollo Titanium

Orient Diver Watch at true scale

Diver Watch

Diameter

41mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$575

$285

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9015

Orient F6922

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Green
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$285
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Phoibos Apollo Titanium

The Phoibos Apollo Titanium is described as beautiful and unique by owners. Some owners note small marks appearing on the case, bracelet, bezel, and case back, though the watch is otherwise reported to be in very good condition. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Titanium for its aesthetic appeal and unique design.

From video reviewers

The full titanium build is a notable strength. The spring bar placement, initially an issue for strap changes, has been addressed by Phoibos.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its striking dial colors, particularly the red variant, and its overall attractive design for the price point. Reviewers note its solid build quality, comfortable bracelet that is considered superior to other Orient lines, and applied indices with excellent lume. The watch features an automatic Orient F6922 movement and 200m water resistance within a 41.5mm case. Some owners report play in the bezel, a characteristic trait of affordable Orient divers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and appealing design for under $300.