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Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition OxfordvsPhoibos Apollo

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Naos Automatik Edition Oxford
SternglasNaos Automatik Edition Oxford
MSRP $701
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford38mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford42h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford50m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford$701
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.4mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$460

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford for its elegant Bauhaus design, particularly the "Alabaster" dial described as a warm grey, beige, or silver, and its well-proportioned handset with distinctive red accents. The compact lugs and sapphire crystal are also highlighted as positive design elements contributing to its wearability. However, some owners find the movement audible and the small crown difficult to grip, making winding and setting inconvenient. One owner noted the finishing is not comparable to higher-end brands. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford highly for its attractive, affordable Bauhaus aesthetic and versatile wearability.

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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