Apex YM
$995293
42 mm100 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The BOMBERG APEX YM is for the bold individual who craves a watch that screams attitude without the typical luxury markup; at $995, it stands out with its robust design and sporty aesthetic. While specific specs are lacking, the overall vibe suggests it's built to take center stage, ideal for those who value style over traditional watch collectibility. If you're looking for a statement piece that doesn't blend in with the crowd, the APEX YM deserves a spot on your wrist.
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As Sharp as Your Racing Line The APEX is a 42mm Swiss Made chronograph with a tachymeter bezel, sapphire crystal, and 100 metres of water resistance. It houses a Swiss-made Ronda 3540.D quartz movement with 1/10th-of-a-second chronograph precision. Movement The Ronda 3540.D is a Swiss-made quartz calibre with a 1/10th-of-a-second chronograph function. Three subdials display chronograph hours at 12 o'clock, minutes at 9 o'clock, and running seconds at 6 o'clock. The anodised aluminium tachymeter bezel allows speed-over-distance calculation, a function widely used in professional motorsport timing. Dial The APEX dial features a waffle texture with cut-through numerals and applied hour markers. All markers and the baton-shaped hands carry Swiss Super-LumiNova for low-light legibility. A date…
6.5
SolidSensei Score — Solid
A dependable choice; know the trade-offs going in.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
Pulled straight from the spec sheet, framed for the buyer. The editorial verdict is the Sensei's take above.
Strengths
- Everyday water resistance (100m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 42 mm it has present, sporty proportions, a long 51 mm lug-to-lug favours larger wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- NT42CHSS.01-6.12
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 51 mm
- Thickness
- 12 mm
- Lug width
- 25 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- 316L stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- Tachymeter
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- waffle
- Dial finish
- Textured
- Indices
- applied
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- silicone
- Clasp
- pin buckle
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
BOMBERG
BOMBERG embraces an independent spirit, aiming to break conventional norms in watchmaking. The brand focuses on creating unique, high-performance timepieces that resonate with adrenaline, individuality, and a fearless lifestyle.
