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Phoibos ArgovsPraesidus Type H-75

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
Type H-75
PraesidusType H-75
MSRP $245

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Type H-7539mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Type H-7540h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Type H-75100m
MSRP
Argo$345
Type H-75$245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$245

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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 Type H-75

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.

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