Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Apollo or the Tissot Tradition?

At MSRP the Tissot Tradition is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $460 for the Phoibos Apollo — a $10 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Apollo or the Tissot Tradition?

The Tissot Tradition wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Phoibos Apollo — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Apollo or the Tissot Tradition?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Tissot Tradition.

What movement does the Phoibos Apollo run compared to the Tissot Tradition?

The Phoibos Apollo runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Tissot Tradition runs a quartz.

Side by side

Phoibos ApollovsTissot Tradition

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

Phoibos Apollo

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MSRP $460

Tissot Tradition

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MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apollo39mm

Tradition42mm

Power Reserve

Apollo40h

Tradition40h

Water Resistance

Apollo200m

Tradition30m

MSRP

Apollo$460

Tradition$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman and indexes

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$460

$450

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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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Tissot Tradition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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