Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Apollo or the Sartory Billard SB04?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $2,900 for the Sartory Billard SB04 — a $2,440 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Apollo or the Sartory Billard SB04?

The Sartory Billard SB04 wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Phoibos Apollo — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Apollo or the Sartory Billard SB04?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Sartory Billard SB04.

What movement does the Phoibos Apollo run compared to the Sartory Billard SB04?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015 and the Sartory Billard SB04 uses the LJP G100.

Side by side

Phoibos ApollovsSartory Billard SB04

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

Phoibos Apollo

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MSRP $460

Sartory Billard SB04

MSRP $2,900

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apollo39mm

SB0440mm

Power Reserve

Apollo40h

SB0440h

Water Resistance

Apollo200m

SB0430m

MSRP

Apollo$460

SB04$2,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

LJP G100

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$460

$2,900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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Sartory Billard SB04

The dial's textured finish and color shift are highlighted as a key strength. The bracelet's perceived lack of refinement and end-link fit are noted as a drawback. Reviewers disagree on the case size, with mentions of 35.9mm and 40mm.

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