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Vaer SwissvsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Swiss
VaerSwiss
MSRP $1,099
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Swiss40h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$485

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What people say

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

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.

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