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Sternglas MerionvsPhoibos Apollo

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$460

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What people say

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Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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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