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Maen Manhattan 40vsPhoibos Apollo

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$460

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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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