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Phoibos ApollovsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Apollo$460
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
13.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$6,200

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What people say

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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