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Norqain Adventure 40mmvsPhoibos Apollo

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Adventure 40mm
NorqainAdventure 40mm
MSRP $4,283
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Adventure 40mm40mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Adventure 40mm41h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Adventure 40mm200m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Adventure 40mm$4,283
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.55mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Green
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NORQAIN NN08
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,283
$460

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Norqain Adventure 40mm

The Norqain Adventure 40mm is praised for its legibility, particularly the fully luminous dial on some variants, and its reliable movement. Owners express a desire for smaller case sizes within the Adventure line. One reviewer noted slight backplay in the bezel's 60 clicks and described the lume as somewhat lacking on a 42mm model. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Adventure 40mm for its legibility and the availability of smaller case options.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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