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CWC GS Sapphire WatchvsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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GS Sapphire Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Watch
MSRP $333
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Watch36.5mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Watch40h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Watch200m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Watch$333
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Watch, Black with Black Dial
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$485

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What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Watch for its extreme wearability, legible dial with a minute track, and robust build, embodying military heritage in a contemporary field watch. Its subtle 36.5mm size and 200m water resistance with a screw-down crown are frequently highlighted as practical strengths, with some owners appreciating the sapphire crystal over acrylic. The watch is noted as a "strap monster" with high-quality included straps. Some owners find the CWC GS Sapphire overpriced, and fixed spring bars are a noted drawback, though justified by military specification, presenting a challenge for thicker straps. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire highly for its practical design, military heritage, and wearability at its price point.

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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