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Phoibos ArgovsPraesidus Desert Field

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

Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
Argo$345
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
34mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$195

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What people say

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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