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Phoibos ApollovsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Apollo$460
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.7mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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