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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.60mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$485

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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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