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Phoibos ApollovsSpinnaker Spence 300

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

Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo39mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Apollo40h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
Apollo200m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Apollo$460
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$650

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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.

Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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