Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Apollo or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $3,900 for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a $3,440 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Apollo or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The LONGINES TUXEDO wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Phoibos Apollo — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Apollo or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 30m for the LONGINES TUXEDO.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Phoibos Apollo or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The LONGINES TUXEDO carries a 54-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Apollo.

What movement does the Phoibos Apollo run compared to the LONGINES TUXEDO?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015 and the LONGINES TUXEDO uses the L895.5.

Side by side

Phoibos ApollovsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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 LONGINES TUXEDO

L2.830.4.93.0

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apollo39mm

LONGINES TUXEDO40mm

Power Reserve

Apollo40h

LONGINES TUXEDO54h

Water Resistance

Apollo200m

LONGINES TUXEDO30m

MSRP

Apollo$460

LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Ivory

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

L895.5

Power Reserve

40h

54h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$460

$3,900

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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 TUXEDO

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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