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Sternglas Naos SolarvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Solar38mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Naos Solar
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Naos Solar50m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Naos Solar$323
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Lume
Luminova Punkten
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$499

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Solar

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Solar for its elegant Bauhaus-inspired minimalist dial, slim profile, and value for money. The scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal and functional date mechanism are noted as durable features, with one owner reporting good wear over a year. The solar power and accuracy are highlighted as practical advantages over automatic movements, which some find loud. However, opinions are split, with some owners finding the watch underwhelming and cheap-looking, like a toy, while others love its appearance in person and its clean, appealing design as a smartwatch alternative. The stock leather strap is described as decent but basic and potentially short for larger wrists, with one owner advising a third-party replacement for durability. One owner of a different variant noted the date font is too small to be useful.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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