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Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital QuartzvsPhoibos Apollo

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American Classic PSR Digital Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic PSR Digital Quartz
MSRP $1,225
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz41mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz40h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz100m
Apollo200m
MSRP
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz$1,225
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10e
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,225
$460

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz for its cool retro-futuristic design and historical reissue status, with many finding it comfortable for all-day wear on its tapering bracelet. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional accuracy, with figures ranging from +/- zero seconds per day to -0.5 to +0.7 seconds per day. The watch features a hybrid dual display with LCD and OLED technology, a sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance, with battery life estimated at three to five years. Some owners note sharp edges on the clasp buttons and a lack of micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp, while others find the red LCD dim outdoors and the display activation delayed, requiring a button press to see the time in the dark. The price is considered accessible by some for its unique character and heritage, though others find it expensive for a quartz digital watch.

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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