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Phoibos Apollo DlcvsZelos Nova 37

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Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Apollo Dlc39mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Apollo Dlc40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Apollo Dlc200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Apollo Dlc$485
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
11mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Salmon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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