Which is cheaper, the Phoibos Apollo Dlc or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $485 for the Phoibos Apollo Dlc — a $60 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Phoibos Apollo Dlc or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Phoibos Apollo Dlc — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Phoibos Apollo Dlc or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Phoibos Apollo Dlc run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Phoibos Apollo Dlc uses the Miyota 9015 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Phoibos Apollo DlcvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

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MSRP $485

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apollo Dlc39mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Apollo Dlc40h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Apollo Dlc200m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Apollo Dlc$485

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Dollar Diver

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$485

$425

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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.

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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