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Phoibos Apollo DlcvsSeiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

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Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
SeikoAstron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo Dlc39mm
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Apollo Dlc40h
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
Apollo Dlc200m
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Apollo Dlc$485
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition$2,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
3X62
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$2,600

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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.

Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition is widely praised for its advanced GPS time and date adjustment capabilities, powered by light to eliminate battery changes. Owners and reviewers highlight its impressive accuracy and the convenience of automatic time zone updates, with some specifically commending the wearability of the 39mm size and its clean, simple design. However, reception of the GPS signal requires an unobstructed view of the sky, and manual time zone adjustments are necessary for Daylight Saving Time on some variants. One owner notes a slight imperfection in chapter ring alignment on the 39mm model. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition highly for its satellite-powered timekeeping and improved wearability in the 39mm configuration.

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