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Phoibos ApollovsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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

Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
Apollo$460
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$199

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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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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