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Phoibos Apollo DlcvsBoldr Safari

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Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo Dlc39mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Apollo Dlc40h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Apollo Dlc200m
Safari200m
MSRP
Apollo Dlc$485
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Silver Fox

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$449

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What people say

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Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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