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Seestern Sub 300 V4vsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Sub 300 V4
SeesternSub 300 V4
MSRP $10
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sub 300 V442mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Sub 300 V441h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Sub 300 V4200m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Sub 300 V4$10
Apollo Dlc$485

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
$485

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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 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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