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Seestern Sub 300 V4vsPhoibos Apollo

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Sub 300 V4
SeesternSub 300 V4
MSRP $10
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sub 300 V442mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Sub 300 V441h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Sub 300 V4200m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Sub 300 V4$10
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Blue
Lume
Japan Lume (blue glow)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10
$460

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What people say

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Seestern Sub 300 V4

Owners widely praise the Seestern Sub 300 V4 for its terrific fit and finish and surprising little touches at its $179 price, noting top-notch case, dial, bezel, and crystal. The bracelet is considered nice enough for the price point, and the watch is powered by the solid and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners report that the polished sides of the case show signs of wear. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Sub 300 V4 highly for its excellent case, dial, and bezel finishing at the price.

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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