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Lum-Tec Solar MarinevsPhoibos Apollo

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Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Marine39mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Solar Marine40h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Solar Marine300m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Solar Marine$463
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$460

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What people say

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Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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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