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

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $2,150 for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a $1,690 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Phoibos Apollo wears larger at 39mm versus 38.5mm for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015 and the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE uses the L615.3.

Side by side

Phoibos ApollovsLongines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

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 HERITAGE

L4.795.4.58.0

MSRP $2,150

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apollo39mm

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE38.5mm

Power Reserve

Apollo40h

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE—

Water Resistance

Apollo200m

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE30m

MSRP

Apollo$460

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE$2,150

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Blue

Anthracite

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

L615.3

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$460

$2,150

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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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Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The Longines Flagship Heritage is widely praised for its impeccable finishing, timeless vintage-inspired design, and exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its elegant cream dial with gilt markers, dauphine hands, and applied logo, as well as its comfortable 38.5mm case size. Owners appreciate its refined aesthetic, suitable for dressed occasions and as a first watch, and some note the special design on the case back. However, its 42-hour power reserve and 12.4mm thickness are flagged as drawbacks, with one owner suspecting an issue with the self-winding mechanism. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Flagship Heritage highly for its elegant vintage design and exceptional value at its price point.

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