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Phoibos ArgovsCincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

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

Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345
Guild Mechanical Steel
Cincinnati Watch CompanyGuild Mechanical Steel
MSRP $650

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Argo40.5mm
Guild Mechanical Steel36mm
Power Reserve
Argo40h
Guild Mechanical Steel45h
Water Resistance
Argo200m
Guild Mechanical Steel30m
MSRP
Argo$345
Guild Mechanical Steel$650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.5mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Yellow
Multiple
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Sellita SW210
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$650

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

The Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel is praised for its sharp, vintage-inspired dial with ornate Breguet numerals and textured center, and its comfortable, solid-link bracelet. Owners widely report good legibility and a classy design. Some find its 10mm thickness too much for a dressy manual wind watch, and the acrylic crystal and quartz movement are noted as compromises for the price, with one owner stating they would not pay more than $150 for a watch with these features. On balance, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel highly for its beautiful dial and vintage design at a budget price point.

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