Defakto MonovsGravithin ARGO - AR01
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Measurements
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Mono
ARGO - AR01
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
n/a
Thickness
6.6mm
lowest
9.7mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
n/a
$249
Movement
Ronda 712
Ronda 705
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Defakto Mono is praised for its awesome, super minimalist design, with one owner finding it a versatile everyday/business-casual watch useful for weekends and holidays. However, it requires concentration to tell the specific time and is best suited for casual wear rather than daily use, though its minimalist style is appreciated. One owner noted a very light mark on the dial just above the center. Overall, owners appreciate the Defakto Mono for its minimalist style and versatility, despite its casual wear suitability.
Owners and reviewers praise the Gravithin ARGO - AR01 for its value, highlighting the meteorite dial, sand-blasted case, and BGW9 Super-LumiNova on a sandwich dial. One owner notes the Ronda 705 quartz movement offers a stated battery life of 60 months. Some in the community express a desire for a closed caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Gravithin ARGO - AR01 highly for its unique dial execution and value at its price point.
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