Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Apollo or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $1,800 for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC — a $1,340 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Apollo or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Phoibos Apollo wears larger at 39mm versus 26mm for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC — a 13mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Apollo or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Phoibos Apollo or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Apollo.

What movement does the Phoibos Apollo run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015 and the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Phoibos ApollovsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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

Phoibos Apollo

phoibos-apollo-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py056b-blue

MSRP $460

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

L4.274.4.72.6

MSRP $1,800

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apollo39mm

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC26mm

Power Reserve

Apollo40h

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h

Water Resistance

Apollo200m

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m

MSRP

Apollo$460

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$1,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

Underside

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

Applied indexes

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$460

$1,800

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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.

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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic 38.5mm size, with many highlighting its slim and accurate movement. Some owners appreciate the rice grain bracelet and versatility for daily wear, while others single out the elegant hands and small seconds subdial. A few reviewers note the 3-bar water resistance and closed case back as potential drawbacks, and one owner finds the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback make it wear tall. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its exceptional value and classic aesthetic.

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