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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsPhoibos Argo

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MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
Argo200m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
C125
SII NH35
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$345

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