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Citizen Promaster FujitsubovsPhoibos Argo

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

Promaster Fujitsubo
CitizenPromaster Fujitsubo
MSRP $1,195
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Fujitsubo41mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Fujitsubo42h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Fujitsubo200m
Argo200m
MSRP
Promaster Fujitsubo$1,195
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Yellow
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
SII NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$345

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo for its compact size, light weight, and muted blue dial, with many appreciating the block hour hands for legibility and its classic, tough design. The watch is noted for its 1970s heritage, titanium case and bracelet, sapphire crystal, and smoother, higher frequency automatic movement. However, some owners find the Mercedes hands distracting, the bracelet chunky with male end links, and the winding action uninspiring, with one describing the bezel as plastic-like and the overall feel as cheap. The Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo is considered by some to offer incredible value and a worry-free beater watch, though others feel it is overpriced at full retail. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo highly for its comfortable wearability and classic aesthetic at its price point.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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